Process Safety Specialist (LSNA-PA)

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Conshohocken, PA is seeking a Process Safety Specialist to join our Life Sciences team. You’ll contribute to safety in design and construction, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on PHAs, gas detection, and electrical classification.

The role emphasizes hands-on project execution from concept to detailed design, with hybrid work options and the chance to grow within a global engineering leader delivering critical infrastructure for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• 5+ years of experience in process, process safety, or related fields within the Pharmaceutical/ Life Sciences industry preferred
• Understanding of and experience in project execution – concept, basis of design, detailed design phases
• Experience with PHAs, including HAZOPs, LOPAs, and FMEAs. An understanding of how to scope and identify hazards within a system
• Exposure to safety in design topics – gas detection, electrical classification, dispersion calculations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to address safety in design and process safety during design and construction
• Assist with PHAs, gas detection, electrical classification studies and related tasks
• Grow through collaboration in diverse multi-discipline teams

Skills

Microsoft Office

Process safety

HAZOP/LOPA/FMEA

Gas detection

Electrical classification

Dispersion calculations

Project execution

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental Eng or related field

Tools

CFD modeling

Job description

Capabilities

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#48028

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 Process Safety Specialist to join our Life Sciences team in Conshohocken, PA who will be excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business.

As Process Safety Specialist, you’ll use your skills and on the job training to help deliver and complete challenging and engaging projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to address safety in design and process safety challenges during design and construction phases.

You will assist with Process Safety which encompasses HAZOPs, gas detection, electrical classification studies, and more under the direction of Senior EHS Specialists.

You’ll be a part of diverse multi-discipline teams allowing you to both share what you know and learn so you can grow. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, extreme attention to detail, and a willing-to-learn attitude, and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• 5+ years of experience in process, process safety, or related fields within the Pharmaceutical/ Life Sciences industry preferred
• Understanding of and experience in project execution – concept, basis of design, detailed design phases
• Experience with PHAs, including HAZOPs, LOPAs, and FMEAs. An understanding of how to scope and identify hazards within a system
• Exposure to safety in design topics – gas detection, electrical classification, dispersion calculations

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with gas detection, electrical classification, facility siting, dispersion/release modeling
• Familiarity with CFD modeling
• Familiarity with and experience interpreting OSHA Standards, Building code, NFPA, or other regulatory agency guidance
• PHA Facilitator training
• EIT or ASP certification

The base salary range for this position is $94,300.00 to $155,000.00. 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 November 06, 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 .