Senior Process Engineer - Remote/Hybrid (LSNA-PA/NC/OH/IN/TX/VA/MA/CA)

Jacobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

401(k) + stock

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a life sciences process design team on multi-site projects across the United States, including Boston, MA. The role blends remote/hybrid work with on-site collaboration to deliver process design basis, options, and optimizations for GMP facilities.

You will develop P&IDs, process equipment specs, and data for flow sheets while mentoring junior staff. A strong background in chemical engineering and 10+ years in life sciences engineering is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of project experience in design of Life Science facilities.
• Working knowledge of current cGMP regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Process team to establish process design basis.
• Develop process options and optimizations of selected design.
• Calculate and organize data for process flow sheets.
• Develop P&IDs and process equipment specifications.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical 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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We're looking for a Senior Process Engineer (Remote/Hybrid) in Life Sciences North America Boston MA, Cary NC, Cincinnati OH, Conshohocken PA, Indianapolis IN, San Francisco CA, Houston, TX, Richmond, VA 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 Life Science projects, including active pharmaceutical ingredients, Fill/Finish, Monoclonal Antibody (MaB), Gene Therapy and other biopharma facilities. You’ll be accountable for process budget, schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations. You will lead a Process team to establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets, develop P&IDs and process equipment specifications. You’ll also have the chance to utilize your technical expertise mentoring junior team members to help your team discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and 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

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• At least 10+ years of project experience working on the design of similar Life Science facilities, preferably in an EPCM environment
• Working knowledge of current cGMP regulations and best practices

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional Engineer (PE) prefer, or desire to seek registration
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

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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 $135,800.00 to $225,000.00. 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 October 14, 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.