Overview
On Site
USD 144,700.00 - 235,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Manufacturing
Positive Attitude
FOCUS
Inspection
Distribution
Startups
SAFE
Change Control
HVAC
Backup
Instrumentation
Multitasking
Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Documentation
GDPS
Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutics
Life Insurance
Training
SAP BASIS
Recruiting
Job Details
Market
Life Science
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
Here at Jacobs, we apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.
We are looking for a Lead Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer to provide Commissioning and Start-Up services to our clients. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work for a Global Engineering Firm. This position shall be responsible for the development of start-up and commissioning plans, commissioning documentation and hands-on execution of these plans for a variety of facilities, systems and equipment.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee, coordinate and execute the start-up and commissioning and visual inspection of both clean and dirty process utilities. Utility systems to include: water softeners, water filtration, chilled water/cooling towers, HVAC, cooling distribution units, and related equipment.
Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for utility systems (generation and distribution)
Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner
Develop and implement LOTO plans
Facilitate meetings of the Utilities Team
Maintain action item lists
Maintain engineering change control logs
Provide technical assistance and input
Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed
Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, utilities, electrical and electrical backup systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Here's what you'll need
Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
At least 8 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience
Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Experience performing walkdowns with sub-contractors and clients to drive punch list closure
Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations
Please note: This position will require traveling from North Carolina to South Carolina
Ideally you'll have:
Commissioning experience
EIDA experience
Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups
Ability to effectively communicate with management and fellow project team members
Ability to negotiate/compromise with other project team members to achieve project goals
Ability to listen and respect fellow project team member's ideas and opinions and work through conflicts or disagreements
Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel
#LifeSciences, #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience
#LI-SH1
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
144,700.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
235,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $144,700.00 to $235,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Locations
City State Country
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Concord
North Carolina
United States
Charlotte
North Carolina
United States
Greenville
South Carolina
United States
Life Science
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
Here at Jacobs, we apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.
We are looking for a Lead Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer to provide Commissioning and Start-Up services to our clients. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work for a Global Engineering Firm. This position shall be responsible for the development of start-up and commissioning plans, commissioning documentation and hands-on execution of these plans for a variety of facilities, systems and equipment.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee, coordinate and execute the start-up and commissioning and visual inspection of both clean and dirty process utilities. Utility systems to include: water softeners, water filtration, chilled water/cooling towers, HVAC, cooling distribution units, and related equipment.
Develop Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for utility systems (generation and distribution)
Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner
Develop and implement LOTO plans
Facilitate meetings of the Utilities Team
Maintain action item lists
Maintain engineering change control logs
Provide technical assistance and input
Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed
Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, utilities, electrical and electrical backup systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Here's what you'll need
Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
At least 8 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience
Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)
Experience performing walkdowns with sub-contractors and clients to drive punch list closure
Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients' locations
Please note: This position will require traveling from North Carolina to South Carolina
Ideally you'll have:
Commissioning experience
EIDA experience
Ability to work well with diverse, multi-disciplined groups
Ability to effectively communicate with management and fellow project team members
Ability to negotiate/compromise with other project team members to achieve project goals
Ability to listen and respect fellow project team member's ideas and opinions and work through conflicts or disagreements
Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel
#LifeSciences, #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience
#LI-SH1
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
144,700.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
235,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $144,700.00 to $235,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Locations
City State Country
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Concord
North Carolina
United States
Charlotte
North Carolina
United States
Greenville
South Carolina
United States
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