Lead Engineer

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

• Responsible for contributing in a senior role to the efficient and compliant delivery of all process engineering design on the project, working with and reporting to the Project Managers/ Process Engineering Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring quality technical design delivery output, technical governance and quality and coordination and interface within a multi discipline project team
• Responsible for day-to-day engineering design support, client liaisons in relation to day-to-day process engineering issues with taking design responsibility for parts of the engineering design works on the project.
• At least 12 to 16 years of experience working on manufacturing projects within the Industrial, Chemical, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical Projects/Sectors.
• Lead process engineering design activities for Energy and Industrial projects, from Basic, FEED to detailed engineering.
• Conduct process simulations, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing to develop optimal process designs.
• Perform process safety studies, including HAZOP, SIL, and PHA, to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process control narratives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical engineers, piping engineers, and instrumentation engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of existing operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost estimates for new projects and plant modifications.
• Knowledge of PV Technologies, Industrial process systems, Downstream (Purification), Clean Utilities, Semiconductor and water technologies.
• Preparing and evaluating bid and purchase specifications for process and clean utility equipment (e.g. Argon, HF acid, Nitrogen, Instrument Air, Clean Steam Generators, pressure vessels, Effluent Treatment Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant, Gaseous Abatement facilities)
• Calculating loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (e.g. water for injection, clean steam, process gases)
• Participating in planning, cost development, and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Maintaining effective communication with project team members and with the customer.
• Calculating and organizing data and interfacing with other Jacobs's disciplines, such as piping, mechanical, instrument data for I&C or electrical loadings, HSE, HVAC etc
• Knowledge of GMP and worldwide regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, EDR, Aspen Flare System Analyzer, PipeFlo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom & Arrow, Intelligent Software, HTRI, FlexSim and Plant design softwares
• FAT, SAT, field experience in commissioning and/or qualification of process and utility experience are a plus.
• Proven industry track record of leading mid and large cap projects for clients in any of the technologies mentioned above

Here's what you'll need

Skills And Competencies Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred.
• Strong client facing and 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.

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients' expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts

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.

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