Entry-Level Process/ Chemical Engineer

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs in Boise, ID is seeking an Entry Level Process/Chemical Engineer to contribute to design and optimization of industrial facilities. You’ll help ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while growing through mentorship and hands-on experience on project teams.

The role covers process design, field inspections, and documentation, with hybrid work options and opportunities to work on semiconductor tool installations and facility systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or closely related major.
• EIT or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Local to or willing to relocate to Boise, Idaho; hybrid project site work.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office with fluency in design drawings and spreadsheets.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design process/facility systems including waste streams, gas distribution, and piping.
• Assist in producing drawings for installation of process equipment per client standards.
• Perform field inspections and on-site verification.
• Prepare memos and technical writing to update the team on designs and safety improvements.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Design software

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

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

We're looking for an Entry Level Process/Chemical Engineer in Boise, ID 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. You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to

• Designing process/facility systems including waste streams, chemical distribution, bulk and specialty gases, ultra-pure water, pollution control, mechanical/process wet and dry piping systems (all systems)
• Assisting in the engineering producing engineering drawings for installation of process equipment and systems according to client standards and consulting associated with the construction of industrial production facilities, semiconductor tool installations, and Process and Mechanical Piping system design related to facility engineering
• Performing field inspections of existing systems, on-site field walks and design verification
• Technical writing, including memos to adequately update team members on new designs, and technologies that embrace safety and process improvement

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-taskingand 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.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, or closely related major
• EIT or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Local to or willing to relocate to Boise, Idaho as this position is considered project site/hybrid and may require you to work in the local office, at a project site, or from your home (within approximately 50 miles of site)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office with fluency in design drawings, word processing, excel spreadsheets, etc
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally, you will also have

• Previous experience, internship or projects related to semiconductor manufacturing facility design, supporting tool installation projects preferred
• Understanding of Chemistry as it relates to safety hazards, environmental impacts, and mitigation strategies
• Facilities-related engineering experience (semiconductor fab facilities is highly preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and design drawings #afelectronics

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 $80,000.00. 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 August 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.