Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Power Projects

Jacobs; Holladay (UT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a junior to mid level instrumentation and controls engineer for utility scale power projects. You will focus on design delivery, instrumentation drawings, and specifications within a multi-disciplinary energy team.

The role requires collaboration across geographies, with hybrid working options and opportunities to grow toward PE licensure. A strong foundation in control systems and project delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering.
• At least 2 years of design, consulting, or operations experience.
• Collaborate with engineers across geographies to deliver projects.
• Experience in instrument specification, PLC or DCS control systems, P&ID development, SCADA systems.
• Experience with industrial DCS/PLC logic, graphics development, and hardware implementation.
• Experience commissioning of control systems.
• PE license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Proven ability to engage with clients and win work, delivering value.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Availability to work at least 2 days/week in offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and drawings; write control system descriptions; perform startup and commissioning.
• Specify instrumentation such as pressure and flow transmitters, switches, and control valves.
• Design SCADA and OT networks including DCS, PLCs, servers, switches and firewalls.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on large, complex design projects.
• Contribute to proposals and client relationships; support business development.
• Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.
• Display strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive health & safety ownership in all project activities.

Skills

Instrument specification

PLC or DCS control systems

P&ID development

SCADA systems and networks

DCS/PLC graphics development

Hardware implementation

Client engagement

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE MarkVIe

Job description

Jacobs is hiring a junior to mid level instrumentation and controls engineer for utility scale power projects. You will focus on design delivery, instrumentation drawings, and specifications within a multi-disciplinary energy team.

The role requires collaboration across geographies, with hybrid working options and opportunities to grow toward PE licensure. A strong foundation in control systems and project delivery is essential.