Entry Level Process Engineering Professional - FY2027

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Job summary

Jacobs Life Sciences is hiring an entry-level Process Engineering Professional for Conshohocken, PA, a hybrid role with 2–5 days in the office. You’ll assist in developing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists and data sheets as part of project teams for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Bio Engineering and strong Microsoft Office skills, plus ability to communicate across management levels and manage time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Bio Engineering from an accredited university.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Support a project team to complete deliverables for Life Sciences projects.
• Learn and develop deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, Equipment Lists and Equipment Data Sheets.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Bio Engineering

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

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology products impact all our lives in some way. The projects that we execute deliver lifesaving products to patients globally. With 50 years of experience as innovators in biopharma facilities, our more than 3,800 skilled architectural, engineering and construction professionals continue to work with our clients to drive innovations in the industry. Jacobs provides a single source of responsibility for all services, from strategy and concept through site selection and evaluation, regulatory compliance, design, constructability, construction management, commissioning, validation and startup. We also provide operations support and asset management services, including plant engineering, maintenance optimization and traditional maintenance and turnaround services.

As the largest professional services provider to the biopharmaceutical industry, clients benefit from both our local presence and global reach. We offer a full range of design and construction services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide, with a complete focus on providing maximum value for our clients.

Your Impact

We are looking for an entry level Process Engineering Professional to join our Jacobs Life Sciences group based in Conshohocken, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. Jacobs works with some of the biggest names in the Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical industries locally and worldwide. The role is intended to be a hybrid position, with 2-5 days a week spent in the Conshohocken office.

In this role, you will be a part of a project team, helping to complete project deliverables. You will have the opportunity to learn how to read, understand and develop different deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), Equipment Lists and Equipment Data Sheets.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Bio Engineering or a related degree from an accredited university
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• 3.0 GPA
• Previous design internship experience
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Self-driven time management and organizational skills

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 $62,500.00 to $94,600.00. 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 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.