Job description
The Lead Process Engineer will play a crucial role in evaluating technical specifications for process and clean utility equipment. This position involves leading a team of process engineers and coordinating with various engineering disciplines to ensure design alignment. The role focuses on developing process flow diagrams, performing hydraulic calculations, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in life sciences and a strong background in engineering principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- 10 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in an engineer-related occupation.
- Experience with material balance calculations for processes including Schedule Pro and Process Mapping Calculation.
- Proficiency in process clean and dirty utility calculations using Super Pro or Heat and Mass Balance.
- Knowledge of hydraulics calculations for pumps and piping using tools like Pipeflo or Fathom.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and evaluate technical bid specifications for process and clean utility equipment.
- Calculate loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design.
- Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams based on PFDs.
- Lead a team of process engineers and coordinate directly with clients on a weekly basis.
- Mentor process engineers within the organization and support the development of equipment datasheets.
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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