CQV Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer – Life Sciences

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PAID TIME OFF (PPTO)

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a CQV Start‑Up/Commissioning Engineer to join our Life Sciences team, delivering start-up plans for facilities, utilities, and equipment.

You will develop startup documentation and lead meetings, coordinating with OEMs and construction management to support biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene and cell therapy clients.

This onsite role requires a degree in engineering and 5+ years of Start-Up/Commissioning experience with GMP/GDP knowledge and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the life sciences industry.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients’ locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop Project Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies.
• Develop System Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for all systems.
• Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to GDPs.
• Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Facilitate meetings for the start-up Team.
• Maintain action item lists and logs.
• Coordinate with OEM Service technicians as needed.
• Coordinate with construction management firm as needed.

Skills

Start-Up experience

Commissioning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a CQV Start‑Up/Commissioning Engineer to join our Life Sciences team, delivering start-up plans for facilities, utilities, and equipment.

You will develop startup documentation and lead meetings, coordinating with OEMs and construction management to support biotechnology, pharmaceutical, gene and cell therapy clients.

This onsite role requires a degree in engineering and 5+ years of Start-Up/Commissioning experience with GMP/GDP knowledge and travel readiness.