Chemical Engineering Professional Associate

Jacobs; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Reston, VA is seeking a Facilities Process/Mechanical Engineering Owner’s Representative to guide design and construction for complex manufacturing facilities. You’ll review designs, specs and drawings, provide feedback, and interface with client owners on a fast-paced project team to ensure design intent is achieved.

This role spans piping for water, wastewater, chemicals and gases, equipment sizing and installation, and the review of P&IDs, layouts and submittals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited University.
• At least 2 years of practical application of chemical/mechanical facilities engineering.
• At least 2 years of design project delivery processes experience.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and leadership experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working with complex semiconductor manufacturing tools, either their manufacture, installation, or use in cleanrooms.
• Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
• 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.
• Passion for buildings and construction.
• 1 year field experience.
• EIT or PE license

Responsibilities

• Review designs, specs and drawings and provide feedback.
• Interface with client owners and site personnel, driving design and construction documents through the review process.
• Edit client specifications and standards and review vendor submittals, RFIs, and construction documents.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration across teams

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Proactive learner

Ability to learn quickly

Interest in buildings and construction

Field experience

Safety and compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited University

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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

As the facilities Process/Mechanical Engineering Owner’s Representative, you will work on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ manufacturing in Reston, VA. You and the other team members will work closely with client owners in a fast-paced, dynamic environment – in this role you would work on the client’s behalf to review designs, specs and drawings – provide feedback and comment. The successful candidate will be responsible for interfacing with client and site personnel, driving design and construction documents through the review process with a team. Primary duties include the following

• You will work on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ manufacturing. You and the other team members will work closely with client owners in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents for the installation of complex manufacturing tools and facilities infrastructure mechanical systems.
• Technical engineering responsibilities include design and oversight for piping for equipment water, wastewater, process chemicals and gasses in some of the most complex, densely packed industrial facilities on the planet. The design may include retrofit of existing building systems including engineering calculations, equipment and component sizing, selection, and specification, and support during construction and integration into the factory.
• As the Process chemical/mechanical representative on a multi-discipline design team, your primary duty will be to edit client specifications and standards, review design packages consisting of P&IDs, layout drawings, details, and equipment plans followed by review of vendor submittals, RFIs, and construction documents.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited University
• At least 2 years of practical application of chemical/mechanical facilities engineering, including ultrapure water, chemical distribution, gas distribution, process piping, exhaust, plumbing, waste drains, pumps, tank storage/design and related chemical/mechanical facilities systems
• At least 2 years of design project delivery processes experience
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and leadership experience Ideally, you will also have
• At least 1 year of experience working with complex semiconductor manufacturing tools, either their manufacture, installation, or use in cleanrooms
• Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD software
• 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
• Passion for buildings and construction
• 1 year field experience
• EIT or PE license

Other Requirements

• Location This is primarily a remote position.
• Successful candidate will need to work onsite for 50% of the first month, thereafter, reducing to one week onsite per month.
• Physical Requirements Position requires field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction. Applicant must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Authorized to Work Applicant must complete background check, drug screen and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States. Jacobs will not sponsor or continue a visa for this position.

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 $94,300.00 to $142,560.00. 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.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.