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Jacobs

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Jacobs, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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$142,200.00/yr - $195,500.00/yr

Overview At Jacobs, we 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. Our purpose is to make the world more connected and sustainable. If you are passionate about turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, Jacobs is where you belong.

Engineering Opportunity As part of our California team, you will work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide. You will have the chance to design, develop, and start‑up Instrumentation & Control Systems for water, wastewater, and conveyance facilities. You will lead the development of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), control narratives, specifications, network drawings, panel drawings, and instrument selection. You will coordinate with other engineering disciplines for a cohesive design and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university or college

Able to obtain a PE within one year

Minimum of 20 years of experience

I&C Systems Integration design experience

Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) 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, EthernetIP, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.)

Ability to mentor, train, and delegate work to others domestically and abroad

Ability to work outside normal work hours at times to coordinate with global team members

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits 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.

EEO Statement 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 Posting Job posted on October 13, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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