Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Jacobs; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Puerto Rico is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support infrastructure projects. You'll be involved in designing and operating SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with the latest standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and demonstrate relevant experience in the field.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and paid holidays

Performance discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Professional experience in the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) field.
• Field experience inspecting newly installed control systems for conformity.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop control system solutions for clients.
• Create design reports and specifications for SCADA systems.
• Develop new programming in PLCs and HMIs.

Skills

Instrumentation and Controls expertise

Technical documentation

Field inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs (programmable logic controllers)

HMIs (human machine interfaces)

Job description

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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

Come be a part of our team to support our client’s infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico and help transform tomorrow. As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (I&C) Water/Wastewater, you will play an important part of our electrical and process engineering team as you complete a variety of technical tasks in the design and operation of SCADA and Automation systems for water/wastewater treatment facilities, supporting our clients in both our local offices and client sites.

Typical duties will include

• Evaluate and develop alternative control system solutions that meet client requirements
• Develop design reports, specifications, plans, and associated client deliverables for the I&C, telemetry, and SCADA systems
• Specify instruments, controllers, computers, servers, ancillary equipment and components, and application software
• Assist in defining interface requirements for process valves, adjustable frequency drives, and packaged systems
• Develop new and modify existing application programming in PLCs (programmable logic controllers), HMIs (human machine interfaces), and associated components
• Participate in consulting, design, construction, planning, commissioning/start-up, training, and close-out phase activities
• Create documentation for application software
• Work with and coordinate SCADA system requirements with other disciplines, including civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical during the design phase
• Interact with clients to gain an understanding of their systems
• Work with contractors and sub-contractors to resolve issues during construction and commissioning/start-up
• Collaborate and develop solutions with multi-disciplinary senior-level leaders
• Attend meetings (on-site/off-site or video conferencing) and provide official project status reports per the frequency required (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.)
• Provide project management support in any form, demonstrating compliance with all directives and other applicable standards to include records management

If you are up to the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you to join our team to help us transform tomorrow.

Here\'s what you\'ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Demonstrated professional experience in the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) field.
• Field experience inspecting newly installed control systems for conformity with contract documents.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

85,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

110,000.00

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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $110,000.00. 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.

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.

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting