Senior I&C Controls Engineer - Data Center SME

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Hybrid work policy

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior I&C subject matter expert to guide controls engineering across hyperscale data center projects. You will lead technical direction, mentor teams, and coordinate with interdisciplinary groups to ensure high-performance, code-compliant designs from concept through turnover.

Applicants should have 15+ years in instrumentation and controls, PE licensure, and hands-on experience with major automation platforms. Travel and hybrid work are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering.
• 5+ years in mission-critical/data center design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering efforts across data center projects.
• Mentor I&C leads and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Drive design direction, performance, and constructability.
• Ensure schedules, documentation, and governance meet standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and commissioning disciplines.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation architecture

Systems integration

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science preferred

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Revit

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior I&C subject matter expert to guide controls engineering across hyperscale data center projects. You will lead technical direction, mentor teams, and coordinate with interdisciplinary groups to ensure high-performance, code-compliant designs from concept through turnover.

Applicants should have 15+ years in instrumentation and controls, PE licensure, and hands-on experience with major automation platforms. Travel and hybrid work are part of the role.