Process Engineer

About the Company

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs reinforces our drive to improve people's lives everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs journey with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed today and into tomorrow. At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus.

We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We're looking for a high‑energy‑focused Process Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client’s business. Join us, and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state‑of‑the‑art facilities for clients in diverse markets such as specialty chemicals, industrial fermentation, sustainable fuels, pulp and paper, photovoltaic cells and hydrogen. You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.

You work with a multi‑discipline, highly interactive team to establish a process design basis, develop an optimized process, create calculations, and generate process drawings. Your role keeps our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

• Perform conceptual and detailed designs for diverse industries
• Participate in design teams of 3‑10 process engineers with future potential to lead small teams
• Use best practices and industry knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
• Interface with other disciplines, project management, and the client to provide fully coordinated projects
• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and schedules for process‑specific work

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering design is preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in engineering design as a facilities/plant engineer or as a consulting engineer

• Working knowledge of ASPEN Plus, ASPEN Batch, and/or PRO/II
• Experienced user of Pipe Flo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, and HTRI
• Experience with relief devices calculations, including complex cases
• Familiarity with unit operations including but not limited to Distillation, Evaporation, Centrifugation, Drying, Solids Handling and/or Specialty Gas Handling
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Forward‑thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contributing with innovative ideas
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams
• Willingness to travel
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.