Instrumentation & Fire Alarm Engineer

I&C / Fire Alarm Engineer

Are you an experienced I&C / Fire Alarm Engineer looking for an opportunity in Boise, Idaho to work on cutting-edge industrial and commercial projects? At Jacobs, we design and build facilities that power the heart of our clients' businesses—and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team.

As part of our multi-disciplinary engineering team, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that keep critical operations running. This is more than a job—it's a chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work on projects that set new standards in performance and reliability.

Your designs will support mission-critical operations. Access to training, mentorship, and career development. Work with experts who value innovation and teamwork.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical, Fire Protection, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• At least 4 years of experience working with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and Life Safety Systems (LSS)
• Ability to generate complete I&C/LSS design packages (e.g. P&IDs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.) with minimal supervision/oversight
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Life Safety System regulations/requirements

This is an on-site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Boise,  must be willing to commute to the site Monday-Friday during normal business hours – nominally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some flexibility based on ability of site to support and employee preference. Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

Position requires field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction. Applicants must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Applicant must complete background check, drug screen and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States. Jacobs will not sponsor or continue a visa for this position.