Senior I&C Controls Engineer - Data Center Expert

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a senior Subject Matter Expert in Instrumentation and Controls for the Data Center team. You will lead I&C engineering across a portfolio of data center projects, guiding technical direction and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.

This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, influence design strategy, and shape delivery across Design-Build programs. Travel 25-50% is expected; hybrid offices and remote coordination supported under Jacobs' policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation/Computer Engineering.
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation.
• 5+ years in mission-critical and/or data center facility design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Proficiency with major control platforms and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering across data center projects.
• Provide quality reviews of BAS/ICS/SCADA/EPMS.
• Develop control sequences and network architectures.
• Mentor I&C leads and coordinate with clients.
• Ensure code-compliant, maintainable design solutions.

Skills

Controls engineering

Industrial networks

SCADA systems

BAS / PLC / HMI

CAD/BIM (Revit)

Cybersecurity standards

Communication with executives

MS Office / Teams

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master of Science in related field

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a senior Subject Matter Expert in Instrumentation and Controls for the Data Center team. You will lead I&C engineering across a portfolio of data center projects, guiding technical direction and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.

This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, influence design strategy, and shape delivery across Design-Build programs. Travel 25-50% is expected; hybrid offices and remote coordination supported under Jacobs' policy.