Senior Data Center Controls Engineer & SME

Jacobs; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior I&C SME to lead instrumentation and control engineering for hyperscale data center projects. You will guide technical direction, mentor teams, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver robust, code-compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of control design, performance, and constructability, with a focus on mentoring talent and shaping delivery methodologies for complex facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required (Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation/Computer).
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering with 5+ years in data center/mission-critical design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Experience with BAS/PLC/SCADA/EPMS and data center operations; able to engage executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering efforts across data center projects from concept through commissioning.
• Mentor I&C leads and guide project execution and design strategy.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Develop control sequences, network architectures, and system integration approaches.
• Oversee design documentation, schedules, and governance for critical facilities.

Skills

Controls engineering

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Revit

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior I&C SME to lead instrumentation and control engineering for hyperscale data center projects. You will guide technical direction, mentor teams, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver robust, code-compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership of control design, performance, and constructability, with a focus on mentoring talent and shaping delivery methodologies for complex facilities.