Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. We’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong.

As part of our California team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll work with a company ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water/wastewater treatment. You’ll contribute to the development of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), control narratives, specifications, network drawings, panel drawings, and instrument selection;

coordinate with other engineering disciplines; mentor junior engineers; develop control system software in PLCs and HMI; conduct facility startups and commissioning; review construction submittals; conduct site evaluations; recommend control system upgrades; and communicate with clients and management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university or college
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within one year
• Minimum of 15 years of experience
• I&C Systems Integration design experience
• Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&) development
• I/O list development
• Instrumentation selection
• Control panel layout and wiring
• Detailed loop wiring diagrams
• PLC equipment list development
• Knowledge of DCS systems
• Understanding of IT/OT best practices (NIST-800, ISA/IEC 62443 OT)
• Experience with industrial networks (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.)
• Ability to mentor, train, and delegate work to others domestically and abroad
• Ability to work outside normal work hours to coordinate with global team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Water infrastructure Instrumentation & Controls Systems design experience
• Experience with PLCs and HMI programming software
• Experience developing scope, fee, and schedule for I&C and Control System projects

Your health, your well‑being, your security, and your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; a deferred compensation plan; and a generous paid time off policy. Eligible employees may also receive merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock awards.

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 29, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting