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CQV Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer (LSNA-NC/IN/PA)

Jacobs

Location

Cary, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$102,900 - $175,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As a CQV Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer at Jacobs, you will join a collaborative team focused on providing commissioning and start-up services to clients in the Life Sciences Industry. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturers. You will be responsible for developing and executing commissioning plans and documentation for various facilities and systems. The position emphasizes collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of start-up and commissioning experience in the life sciences industry.
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project start-up and commissioning plans and execution strategies.
  • Generate and execute start-up and commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices.
  • Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Facilitate meetings for the start-up team.
  • Maintain action item lists and engineering change control logs.
  • Provide technical assistance and input as needed.
  • Coordinate with OEM service technicians and construction management firms.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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