Instrument & Controls Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our hybrid team. You will design electrical circuits and control panels, develop control systems, and support startups while coordinating with discipline leads and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, 1+ year in instrumentation and control, and knowledge of PLC and DCS systems. Occasional travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Instrumentation and Control.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications.
• Experience sizing valves and specifying instrumentation in industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits and control panels for various processes.
• Develop control system concepts and perform option analyses.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup and coordinate with discipline leads and staff.
• Collaborate across multi-discipline teams to ensure schedule and technical quality.

Skills

Instrumentation and Control

PLC

DCS

Valves sizing & instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

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

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 anInstrumentation and Controls Engineer hybrid inTempe, AZwho 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 will 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. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

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, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 1 year of experience working with Instrumentation and Control
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Experience sizing valves and specifying instrumentation in industrial facilities
• Ability to work hybrid in Tempe, AZ
• Up to 10% travel

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Field experience with control system installation and startup
• Understanding of industrial network design and components.
• Knowledge of industrial control panel design.
• 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

• 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 $73,100.00 to $127,900.00. 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 October 01, 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 .