Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer; LSNA-PA​/IN​/OH​/NC​/TX​/VA

Position: Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (LSNA-PA/IN/OH/NC/TX/VA)
Location: Conshohocken

Market

Life Science

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 Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in either Conshohocken, PA, Cincinnati, OH, Cary, NC or Indianapolis, IN office locations 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.

You'll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications, designs for control systems for a variety of processes, and develop options and optimizations for all aspects of the process control, instrumentation, and automation. You'll also have the chance to utilize your technical expertise to mentor other professionals, helping your team discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward.

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.

Here's what you'll need

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or chemical engineering from an accredited university or college.

* 7+ years of experience as an instrumentation and control design engineer for industrial private-sector clients such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food products, or petrochemical industries preferred. Strong preference will be given to pharmaceutical experience.

* Experience in design, testing and startup of industrial process automation systems.

* Experience with industrial process control networking including Fieldbus technologies.

* Control panel design. Knowledge of UL508A requirements for industrial control panels.

* Strong analytical, conceptual, problem solving and organizational skills.

* Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.

* Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.

* Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision.

* Knowledge of Piping & Instrument Diagram Development (P&) including ANSI/ISA S5.1 symbology.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ideally, you'll also have:

* Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications preferred

* Professional Engineer Registration (PE) preferred

* 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.

* Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base

* Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.

* Knowledge of instruments and control valves including valve sizing.

* Can independently lead plant design activities as an area/system leader and coordinate with multi-discipline designers.

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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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,…