Lead Process Engineer

Industry

Life Science

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.

Your impact

Prepare and evaluate technical bid specifications for process and clean utility equipment; calculate loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design; calculate heat loads of process, prepare process mass balance, prepare process and clean utility mapping; develop Process Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams based on PFDs; perform hydraulic calculations to size pipe lines and equipment; perform bottom up studies of utility, drain, and CIP systems to size equipment; support development of equipment datasheets to procure equipment; write concise technical reports; coordinate directly with clients/owners on weekly basis; lead team of process engineers; develop budget, schedule and list of deliverables while assigning roles and responsibilities; coordinate with other engineering disciplines, including PM, Mechanical, I&C, Architecture, Project Controls, to maintain design alignment; and mentor process engineers within the organization.

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Here's what you'll need

Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology or related field and 10 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in an engineer-related occupation.

Experience must include: 

• Material balance calculations for processes including Schedule Pro, and Process Mapping Calculation; 

• Process clean and dirty utility calculations for processes using Super Pro or Heat and Mass Balance; 

• Hydraulics calculation for pumps and piping such as Pipeflo or Fathom; 

• Pressure safety device calculations for process equipment and piping; 

• Preparation of equipment and instrument datasheets; 

• Master Planning, Feasibility, Concept, Basic, Detailed Design and Construction Support of Monoclonal Anti-bodies, Drug Product, Bioprocess/Synthetic API, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products and Food Manufacturing and Consumer Goods sites; 

• Schedule project activities; 

• Conduct quality audit for project deliverables; and 

• Leading teams of process engineers.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

152,807.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

193,600.00

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, 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 $152,807.00 to $193,600.00. 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. Job posted on September 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Cary	North Carolina	United States