Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Projects (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a junior to mid-level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support energy and power projects. The role focuses on instrumentation and control design, collaboration across geographies, and delivering reliable energy solutions.

With 2+ years of experience, you will specify instrumentation, develop DCS/PLC logic, and participate in startup and commissioning activities. A PE license within a year is encouraged, and a hybrid work model applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of design, consulting, or operations experience.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers across geographies to deliver projects.
• Experience in instrument specification, PLC or DCS control systems, P&ID development, control system architecture, SCADA systems and networks.
• Experience with industrial DCS/PLC logic development, graphics development, and hardware implementation (Allen Bradley PLC, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000 or GE MarkVIe).
• Experience commissioning of Control systems, troubleshooting to maintain high availability.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain PE within one year.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships 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 our offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, startup and commissioning activities.
• Specify instrumentation such as pressure and flow transmitters, switches, and control valves for large power projects.
• Knowledge of DCS/PLC, SCADA, and HMI software to design and implement instrumentation and control systems.
• Design of SCADA and OT networks including DCS, PLCs, servers/workstations, network switches and firewalls.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on large projects to incorporate equipment, process, and facility control concepts.
• Contribute to proposals and client relationships and business development.
• Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution.

Skills

Instrumentation design

DCS/PLC basics

SCADA networks

Commissioning

Client engagement

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE MarkVIe

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a junior to mid-level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support energy and power projects. The role focuses on instrumentation and control design, collaboration across geographies, and delivering reliable energy solutions.

With 2+ years of experience, you will specify instrumentation, develop DCS/PLC logic, and participate in startup and commissioning activities. A PE license within a year is encouraged, and a hybrid work model applies.