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Chemical Process Engineer roles in the U.S. qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a directly related field. Australian engineers can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering the H-1B lottery, making U.S. roles at refineries, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and chemical plants far more accessible.
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INTRODUCTION
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 At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. 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're looking for a Chemical Process Engineer in Albany / Lathan, NY who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Chemical Process Engineer, you will:
- 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.
- 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.
- Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and proven communication and organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
- Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and desire to bring value to your team, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- At least 8 years of chemical process engineering experience on manufacturing projects
- Engineer in Training (EIT/FE)
- Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Latham, NY
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in the design of semiconductor facilities
- 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 driven to broaden knowledge base
- Ability to work independently for core tasks and reach out for specialized expertise
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams with members based in various regions
- Passion for engineering and developing solutions
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
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 January 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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.
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.

INTRODUCTION
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 At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. 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're looking for a Chemical Process Engineer in Albany / Lathan, NY who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Chemical Process Engineer, you will:
- 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.
- 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.
- Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and proven communication and organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
- Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and desire to bring value to your team, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- At least 8 years of chemical process engineering experience on manufacturing projects
- Engineer in Training (EIT/FE)
- Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Latham, NY
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in the design of semiconductor facilities
- 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 driven to broaden knowledge base
- Ability to work independently for core tasks and reach out for specialized expertise
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams with members based in various regions
- Passion for engineering and developing solutions
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
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 January 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Chemical Process Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation criteria
Your Australian bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or process engineering is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying so employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delay.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify chemical and petrochemical employers who have filed LCAs for process engineering roles. Prior filing history signals the employer already understands E-3 mechanics and won't need educating during your offer stage.
Brief hiring managers on E-3 before the offer stage
Many U.S. chemical employers conflate E-3 with H-1B and assume a lottery is involved. Clarify early that the E-3 has no cap and no lottery, that the LCA is employer-filed with DOL, and that timeline to start is typically two to four weeks from offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment, and errors in prevailing wage classification for process engineering roles can delay or invalidate it. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end.
Align your job title with DOL prevailing wage classifications
Job titles like 'Process Engineer' and 'Chemical Engineer' map to different SOC codes, which affects your prevailing wage determination. Confirm with your employer that the title on your offer letter matches the SOC code used in the LCA to avoid a DOL wage compliance issue.
Find E-3 sponsorship roles through Migrate Mate
Generic job searches surface roles without filtering for E-3 sponsorship willingness. Search on Migrate Mate to find Chemical Process Engineer positions posted by employers who are already open to E-3 candidates, cutting out the back-and-forth before an offer is on the table.
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How do I find Chemical Process Engineer jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Search on Migrate Mate, which lists Chemical Process Engineer roles from employers already open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job searches don't filter by visa willingness, so you can spend weeks approaching companies that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate removes that friction by surfacing roles where E-3 is already on the table.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does Chemical Process Engineer qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Chemical Process Engineer roles require at least a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a closely related field, which meets the DOL and USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that the degree field must be directly tied to the role, a general business or science degree without engineering coursework typically won't satisfy the requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Chemical Process Engineers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals, but it has no annual lottery and no cap, meaning you can apply any time of year and start work as soon as your visa is issued. H-1B requires winning a randomised lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate and a mandatory October 1 start date. For Australian engineers, the E-3 is a direct, predictable path where H-1B is a gamble.
Can I transfer my E-3 if I change employers mid-role?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa for each employer. There's no portability mechanism like some other visa categories. If you're already in the U.S. on E-3, your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL, and you typically need to attend a new consulate interview in Australia unless you qualify for a change of status, which requires continuous lawful status.
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