Instrument and Controls Engineer (PA/NC)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Conshohocken, PA / Cary, NC seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to design control systems, electrical circuits, and panels for state-of-the-art facilities.

You will coordinate with project teams, support startups on-site, and ensure timely delivery with quality engineering practices. The role offers a hybrid working policy, a competitive base salary range of $78,600 to $130,000 per year, and opportunities for growth within a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of instrumentation and control experience.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks.
• Provide on-site startup support and coordinate with staff.
• Design electrical circuits and panels, and develop process control options.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize instrumentation and automation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/

Instrumentation and Control experience

PLC and DCS knowledge

Strong collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

Job description

Instrument and Controls Engineer (PA/NC)

Capabilities

Electrical

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#47238

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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 an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Conshohocken, PA/Cary, North Carolina 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 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 Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering degree
• At least 2 Years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications preferred

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 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
• Passion for buildings 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 $78,600.00 to $130,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional facts, 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 October 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 .