Lead Start-Up​/Commissioning Engineer : Life Sciences - Cary​/Concord​/Charlotte, NC, Greenville

Lead Start-Up/Commissioning Engineer :
Life Sciences

Locations:
Cary/Concord/Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.

Base pay range: $ /yr – $ /yr
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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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

• 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).
• Start‑up equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Develop and implement lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) plans.
• Facilitate meetings of the utilities team.
• Maintain action item lists and engineering change‑control logs.
• Provide technical assistance and input.
• Coordinate OEM service technicians as needed.
• Apply engineering knowledge of HVAC, utilities, electrical and electrical backup systems, instrumentation, controls, and automation to support clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of start‑up and commissioning experience.
• Understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Experience performing walk‑downs with sub‑contractors and clients to drive punch‑list closure.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to various client locations.

This position will require traveling from North Carolina to South Carolina.

• Commissioning experience.
• EIDA experience.
• Ability to work well with diverse, multidisciplinary groups.
• Effective communication skills with management and fellow project team members.
• Negotiation and compromise skills to achieve project goals.
• Listening and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, stock purchase options, and a U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO) policy, alongside additional rewards such as merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock for eligible employees.

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.