Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Career level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in Corvallis, OR, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will work on advanced facility projects, designing and integrating control systems, and supporting manufacturing process equipment in collaboration with client owners.

The role requires a PE license, ABET-accredited degree, 6+ years of experience, and strong communication. You will also lead design activities, develop SOOs, and contribute to safety and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• At least 6 years of experience working with instrumentation and control.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of NFPA and UL508A standards and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and schedules for process specific work.
• Develop and implement instrumentation control for manufacturing process equipment and associated safety and automation systems.
• Provide in-process support of controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Design facility control systems and SCADA projects.
• Design P&ID's, loop drawings, control panels, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Develop Sequence of Operation (SOO).
• Perform technical and business presentations with clients and employees.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

AutoCAD

Navisworks

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

Location Corvallis, OR | Hybrid

We’re seeking a Career level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who is excited about working on advanced facilities site based projects that enable the heart of our client’s business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state of the art industrial and commercial facilities. You and the other team members will work closely with the well-established client owners in a fast paced, dynamic environment to maintain schedule, design requirements, system integration and programming tasks.

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 perform

• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and schedules for process specific work.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of instrumentation control for manufacturing process equipment and associated safety and automation systems.
• Provide in process support of controls in a manufacturing environment
• Design of facility control systems and SCADA projects
• Design of P&ID's, loop drawings, control panels, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Sequence of Operation (SOO) development.
• Perform technical and business presentations with clients and employees.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• At least 6 Years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of NFPA and UL508A standards and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to lead small design team.
• Basic understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of gas and life safety systems and standards.
• Development and programming ability for PLC, SCADA, and HMI devices.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Industrial design experience including pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, data center, or similar.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Navisworks.
• Passionate about buildings, construction, and control systems

Additional Details

• Preference given to local candidates near Corvallis OR., Relocation may be provided to well qualified candidates.
• Field work includes active sustaining construction environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

At Jacobs, we’re committed to improving the lives and communities through innovative, sustainable solutions. We’re driven by collaboration, technical excellence, and a passion for solving some of the world’s most complex challenges -- together.

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• 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 $110,000.00 to $160,000.00. 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 August 31, 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.