Chemical Process Engineer

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. We’re looking for a Chemical Process Engineer in Tempe, AZ who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You’ll work on state-of-the-art industrial facilities, ensuring schedule and technical quality while gaining familiarity with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.

Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. This role keeps our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed design for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Use best practices and industry knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
• Interface with other disciplines, project management, and the client to provide fully coordinated projects.
• Support field construction efforts, including reviewing submittals, responding to questions from clients and contractors, and performing field walks.
• Coordinate on designs with equipment vendors.
• Perform quality reviews on designs performed by others.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on basic engineering applications and principles.
• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and schedules for process-specific work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• At least 8-10 years of experience in a chemical process engineering role.
• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Tempe, AZ.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor facilities systems design.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals and leading project teams.
• Understanding of hazardous material storage handling codes and standards.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and broaden knowledge base.
• Ability to work independently for core tasks and seek specialized expertise when needed.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams with members based in various regions.
• Passion for engineering and developing solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation plans or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Eligibility for merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock rewards for certain roles.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid work policy allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on July 16, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.