Entry Level CQV Engineering Professional

Jacobs; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level CQV Engineer to join our Life Sciences team in Indianapolis, IN. You will develop and execute commissioning, qualification and validation protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance and customer requirements.

You will read field drawings, prepare SOPs and reports, and collaborate with mentoring teammates to grow in your new career. This hybrid role offers exposure to state-of-the-art GMP projects and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field is required.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is expected.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CQV protocols using GDPs.
• Investigate protocol exceptions or discrepancies.
• Create technical and CQV summary reports.
• Read/verify field drawings (P&IDs, AFIDs) and prepare SOPs.
• Support construction turnover packages and project workflows.

Skills

Excellent oral and written skills

Travel flexibility

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

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’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As an Entry Level Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) Engineer with Jacobs, you will too!

We're looking for a CQV Engineer to join our Life Sciences team in Indianapolis, IN, who will be excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. We're targeting a December/January start.

Join our collaborative team and you'll have the chance to work on state-of-the-art projects, providing CQV support to clients that manufacture GMP products on a consistent basis in conjunction with industry best practices. We'll rely on you to direct activities ensuring that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements – so we can make impacts on the world, big and small, global and local.

You'll be accountable for developing and executing CQV protocols using Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), investigating and resolving protocol exceptions or discrepancies, developing technical reports and CQV summary reports. You'll also be accountable for reading and verifying in the field, facility and equipment drawings (e.g., P&IDs, AF&IDs, etc.), developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process workflows, and Construction Turnover Packages. You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Ability to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally, you'll also have

• Local to Indianapolis, IN
• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients’ locations

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 $60,000.00 to $88,000.00. 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.

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.