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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.

As a Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer, you’ll join our collaborative team providing Commissioning and Start-Up services to clients in the Life Sciences Industry. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work for a Global Engineering Firm and support clients that manufacture life changing products. This position shall be responsible for the development of start-up and commissioning plans, commissioning documentation, and execution of these documents for a variety of facilities, utility systems, and equipment. This role serves a diverse client base of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, gene therapy and cell therapy manufacturers.

We are looking for a passionate CQV Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer who is driven by collaboration, exceeding expectations, and challenging the status quo.

You’ll be accountable for providing start-up services including energization, commissioning, and visual inspection of facilities, black utility systems and HVAC to our clients.

You will also be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop Project Start-Up and Commissioning Plan and execution strategies

• Develop System Start-Up and Commissioning Plans for all systems

• Generate and execute Start-Up and Commissioning documents according to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)

• Startup equipment in a safe and effective manner

• Facilitate meetings for the start-up Team

• Maintain action item lists

• Maintain engineering change control logs

• Provide technical assistance and input

• Coordination of OEM Service technicians as needed

• Coordination with construction management firm as needed

• Apply engineering knowledge of, and experience with, HVAC, black utilities, 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 :

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree

• 7 years of Start-Up and Commissioning experience in the life sciences industry

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs)

• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work at various clients’ locations

Note: This position is will require 100% travel to Holly Springs, NC. Per diem is included.

Ideally you’ll have:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel

• 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

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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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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