Entry Level Chemical​/Process Engineer – Pittsburgh or Albany; ELE

Market Advanced Manufacturing

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.

We’re looking for an Entry Level Chemical/ Process Engineer to join our Advanced Facilities Electronics Team in Pittsburgh, PA or Albany, NY.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for our clients; such as working on state‑of‑the‑art projects, implementing, modifying, and maintaining process designs, while assisting with the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.

In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you will develop flow diagrams, perform sizing calculations for pipe and equipment, and develop process specifications. We’ll rely on you to assist activities ensuring that design and construction conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements.

You will build technical skills by utilizing software such as Pipe Flo, AFT Fathom, Bluebeam, and Smart Plant.

This position requies you to be results‑driven, client‑focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. You’ll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Basic understanding of process design principles and standards
• Previous relevant internship experience
• Ability to work in-person in our Moon Township Office or Client Site
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship (sponsorship will not be available for this role now or in the future)

• Familiarity with Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Basic knowledge of ASPEN, Pipe Flo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, HTRI, Win Gems, and Smart Plant
• Previous exposure to manufacturing processes, process engineering and design activities
• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate or on track to obtain

Posted Salary Range:
Minimum

70,000.00

Posted Salary Range:
Upper

88,000.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $70,000.00 to $88,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional…