Data Center I&C Engineer — Build Next-Gen Control Systems

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,500 - 95,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design and optimize control systems for diverse facilities. You will develop P&IDs, size valves, specify instrumentation, and document design data while ensuring code compliance.

You’ll gain familiarity with client expectations, scope, and budget, and provide on-site startup support. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to deliver world-class solutions, with responsibilities including modeling information and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or another related engineering or technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience with Instrumentation and Control Systems.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, or DCS.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize control systems for processes, developing P&IDs, sizing valves, and specifying instrumentation.
• Provide on-site startup support and coordinate work with project team and discipline leads.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivated learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering or technical field

Tools

DDC/PLC/DCS platforms

Instrumentation types knowledge

Job description

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

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

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 an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer 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 making meaningful contributions from day one.

You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll also have the opportunity to provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinating work activities amongst project team members and the discipline lead.

As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help design and optimize control systems for a variety of processes, working closely with architects, engineers, and designers to deliver complete, world-class solutions for new facilities. Your responsibilities will include developing P&IDs, sizing valves, specifying instrumentation, and documenting and modeling design information while ensuring compliance with building codes and industry standards.

Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce control system designs for a variety of processes, and develop options and optimizations for all aspects of process control, instrumentation, and automation systems. You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

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 Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or other related engineering or technical field
• At least 2 Years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Experience in industrial or commercial control systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA systems, or Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Experience with Data Center control systems design, commissioning, and infrastructure components
• Working knowledge of DDC, PLC, DCS, or other control platforms preferred
• Working knowledge of common instrument types and applications
• Experience preparing technical specifications, point lists, and design drawings
• 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
• Self-motivated with proven ability to learn quickly and continuously advance technical proficiency
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
• Passion for critical facilities, infrastructure systems, and construction
  
  
  

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 $69,500.00 to $95,500.00. 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, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on July 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.