Project Engineer (LSNA-IN)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to support medium and small pharma projects in Indianapolis. The role focuses on engineering input, coordination across disciplines, and collaboration with alliance teams to meet project milestones.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of engineering experience, familiarity with P&IDs, and a strong grasp of project management, quality plans, and contractual requirements in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent years of experience.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in pharma site-based or pharma design background preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of project management processes and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of HSE procedures and practices.
• Strong in organizing and managing complex project activities.
• Working knowledge of project control systems.
• Knowledge of proposals and bid processes.
• Understands engineering estimate basis.
• Understands contractual requirements for the project.

Responsibilities

• Support Jacobs Project Manager or Program Manager for medium and small-scale projects in the Pharmaceutical Sector.
• Collaborate with Client’s Alliance Trade Contractor Team and report to the Jacobs Indianapolis management team.
• Leverage knowledge of process and mechanical systems, P&IDs, CSA and E&I to support project delivery.
• Coordinate multi-discipline project execution and adhere to project schedules.
• Develop and adhere to project quality plans and delivery strategies.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

HSE procedures

Project coordination

Project controls

Bid process knowledge

Cost estimation basics

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction or related

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 proud to hold longstanding partnerships with the world’s leading Life Sciences companies. From designing a facility to manufacture transformative therapies, to accelerating the delivery of life-saving products, we help our clients solve their most important challenges.

Our aim is to give the best minds of today the platform to create the cures of tomorrow. As our clients work to meet aggressive timelines, we strive to be the catalyst for innovation. We provide end-to-end project delivery from a trusted partner in a fast, smart, and safe way – on time and within budget. With over a half century’s relevant experience to draw upon, this adds up to a total one-stop facility service for our clients.

The candidate will be expected to have some knowledge in process and mechanical systems, be familiar with P&IDs and a broad knowledge of CSA and E&I. This role will involve working in collaboration with our Client’s Alliance Trade Contractor Team and supporting Jacobs Project Manager or Program Manager for medium and small-scale projects in the Pharmaceutical Sector. The successful candidate will report to the Jacobs Indianapolis management team. Ideal candidate should have at least five years’ experience with an engineering background and a knowledge of building services in the pharmaceutical industry.

A technical knowledge in the following will be required to be successful in the role:

• broad knowledge in Pharmaceutical equipment and installations
• familiarity with project lifecycles from early concept through detail design and implementation
• broad knowledge of capital project oversight from progress measurement, to change management, and reporting.
• commercial awareness on project performance
• ability to coordinate multi discipline project execution
• appreciation of a strong health and safety culture in everything we do
• ability to develop and adhere to project schedules
• knowledge of quality management systems and adherence to their implementation
• ability to self motivate, promote team collaboration, and engage with clients, design partners, and project teams.
• contractual awareness for the administration of Pharma projects

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction or other; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 4 + years of engineering experience in either pharma site based or pharma design back ground preferred
• Proficient knowledge of project management processes and procedures
• Strong knowledge of HSE procedures and practices
• Strong in organizing and managing complex project activities
• Working knowledge of project control systems
• Knowledge of proposals and bid processes
• Understands engineering estimate basis
• Understands contractual requirements for the project

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have:

• Demonstrable knowledge of writing project quality and delivery plans
• Good understanding of the technical work undertaken in Biotech/Pharma sector
• Demonstrable knowledge of undertaking earned value analysis on projects

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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 $92,100.00 to $150,000.00. 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 12, 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 .