Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Jacobs; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our multi‑office team in the US. You will design electrical circuits and control panels, develop control system solutions, and support startup and commissioning across pharmaceutical and industrial facilities.

Bring strong problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills. A PE license is a plus, and a hybrid work arrangement is available across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 7+ years as instrumentation and control design engineer in private sector (pharma/biotech/chemical/food/petrochemical preferred).
• Experience in design, testing and startup of industrial process automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits and panels for process control systems.
• Develop control system designs for multiple processes and optimize instrumentation and automation.
• Mentor other professionals and coordinate with multi‑discipline designers on projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

UL508A

Fieldbus technologies

PLC/DCS concepts

Job description

Jacobs seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our multi‑office team in the US. You will design electrical circuits and control panels, develop control system solutions, and support startup and commissioning across pharmaceutical and industrial facilities.

Bring strong problem solving, teamwork, and communication skills. A PE license is a plus, and a hybrid work arrangement is available across multiple locations.