Chemical Process Engineer

Jacobs; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 128,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for hybrid onsite work in Moon Township, PA or Latham, NY with geographic flexibility for qualified candidates near a Jacobs US office.

You will lead design efforts for advanced manufacturing facilities, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals, budgets, and schedules while collaborating across disciplines to deliver high‑quality projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 4‑5 years of chemical process engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT/FE)
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration, and proven communication and organizational skills

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT/FE)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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

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 Moon Township, PA or Latham, NY 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 and commercial 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.

Ideal candidate will be located in Latham, NY, or Moon Township PA but there is geographic flexibility for well‑qualified candidates located near a Jacobs US office.

As a Chemical Process Engineer, 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.
• 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 curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration, and proven communication and organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
• Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and desire to bring value to your team, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• At least 4‑5 years of chemical process engineering experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT/FE)
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Moon Township, PA or Latham, NY
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in the design of semiconductor facilities
• 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

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 $85,000.00 to $128,480.00. 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 May 13, 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.