Entry Level Instrumentation and Controls; I&C Engineer

We share a common purpose - to make the world more connected and sustainable. And 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. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&CS) Design Engineer.

As part of our West Central I&C Group, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll get to work with a company that has been ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance for decades. In 2022, ENR ranked Jacobs #1 again in its list of Top 500 Engineering Design Firms in the world for a fifth consecutive year.

You’ll get to work with our world‑class Instrumentation and Control Systems team dedicated to protecting the most valuable asset in the world, water. You’ll get to work on projects on every aspect from design through onsite startup work. You will enjoy having the deepest technical resources in the industry to support you, access to international work, and Design‑Build projects. Using your experience, you'll contribute to the development of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), control narratives, specifications, network drawings, panel drawings, and instrument selection.

You’ll coordinate with other engineering disciplines for a cohesive design. You will contribute to developing control system software in Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces and perform facility startups and commissioning activities.

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.

• Design control panel layouts, BOM’s, Nameplate Schedules, AC and/or DC wireway layouts.
• Development of I/O wiring diagrams, AC and/or DC power distribution diagrams, I/O Lists.
• Instrumentation specifications and selection of instruments using an Instrument Index and/or instrument data sheets.
• Copper and fiber optic networks for the control system or SCADA.
• Develop Bill of Materials and Estimates for Design projects.
• Prepare drawings detailing the system designed utilizing AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Develop Conceptual design reports and Concept of Operation Documents.
• Prepare Engineering Specifications.
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects.
• Engaging with instrumentation vendors and manufactures to understand product capabilities.
• Program PLC and SCADA Systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit software
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA systems.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) with plans of taking the Control Systems PE exam once requirements are met.
• Experience with Control Panels or Control Systems

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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