Entry Level Process Engineering Professional - FY2027

Jacobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level Process Engineering Professional to join the Life Sciences team in San Francisco, CA. You will help design, modify, and maintain process designs, contribute to PFDs/P&IDs, and model complex processes under mentorship.

You'll work on schedule and technical quality of tasks and develop process options, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, mentorship-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ASPEN-HYSYS, PipeFlo, AFT Fathom, HTRI, WinGems, and SmartPlant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Model and simulate complex processes ensuring proper sequencing for unit operations.
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure construction, installation, and testing meet specifications and client requirements.

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ASPEN-HYSYS

PipeFlo

AFT Fathom

HTRI

WinGems

SmartPlant

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 Engineering Professional who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business to join our Life Sciences team in San Francisco, CA.

Join us and you'll have the chance to work on state-of-the-art projects, implementing, modifying and maintaining process designs, while assisting with the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). You'll have the opportunity to model and simulate complex processes, ensuring proper sequencing for unit operations, as well as develop process specifications. We'll rely on you to directactivities 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 schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client's expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects, and other senior technical staff you 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.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Completion of a degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
• Familiarity with programs such as AutoCAD ASPEN-HYSYS, PipeFlo(Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, HTRI, WinGems, and SmartPlant (via coursework, internships or other learning paths)

Ideally, you'll also have

• Working knowledge of ASPEN-HYSYS, PipeFlo(Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, HTRI, WinGems, and SmartPlant preferred
• Previous internship with a design engineering/ consulting company focused on Chemical Process Engineering

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 $75,600.00 to $114,400.00. 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.