Chemical Process Engineer

Industry

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.

Your impact

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 Chemical Process Engineer in Tempe, AZ who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

In this role, you will:
* Perform conceptual and detailed design for advanced manufacturing facilities.
* 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.
* Support field construction efforts, including reviewing submittals, responding to questions from clients and contractors, and performing field walks.
* Coordinate on designs with equipment vendors.
* Perform quality reviews on designs performed by others.
* Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on basic engineering applications and principles.
* Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and schedules for process-specific work.

Bring your creativity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, ambitious spirit, and desire to bring value to your team, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what driv es you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) ), or ability to obtain license within 6 months.
  
• At least 8-10 years of experience in a chemical process engineering role 
• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Tempe, AZ

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

• Experience in semiconductor facilities systems design

• Experience mentoring junior professionals and leading project teams

• Understanding of hazardous material storage handling codes and standards

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base

• Ability to work independently for core tasks and reach out for specialized expertise

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams with members based in various regions

• Passion for engineering and developing solutions

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

102,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

145,000.00

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, 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 $102,900.00 to $145,000.00. 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 July 16, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Tempe	Arizona	United States
Tempe	Arizona	United States