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Lead Process Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Cary, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

$152,807 - $193,600 per year

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

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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