Instrument & Controls Engineer (44960)

Jacobs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Boise, Idaho. You will work on projects spanning state-of-the-art industrial facilities, owning schedules and technical quality while coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires a 4+ year background in instrumentation and control, proficiency with PLC/DCS, and experience in P&IDs and valve sizing. Onsite work in Boise is expected, with opportunities to help startups and optimize control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience in Instrumentation and Control.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications.
• Experience developing P&IDs.
• Experience sizing valves and specifying instrumentation in industrial facilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Boise, Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks.
• Provide on-site assistance during startup.
• Coordinate work activities with other staff and the discipline lead.
• Produce designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications.
• Develop options and optimizations for process control, instrumentation and automation.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

PLC/DCS

PID development

Education

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

Tools

Siemens PLC

Control system design

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 an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Boise Idaho 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 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 4 years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Experience developing P&IDs
• Experience sizing valves and specifying instrumentation in industrial facilities
• Ability to work onsite in Boise, Idaho

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Field experience with control system installation and startup
• Siemens PLC experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• 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

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 $85,000.00 to $116,800.00. 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 January 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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.