Senior I&C Controls Engineer - Data Center SME

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert in I&C controls for a hyperscale data center portfolio. You will lead engineering efforts, mentor teams, and ensure robust, code-compliant design solutions across complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in instrumentation and controls with PE licensure, experience in mission-critical facilities, and strong stakeholder communication. Hybrid work options are available across U.S. sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering and PE registration are required.
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering.
• Experience with mission-critical and data center design.
• Knowledge of BAS/PLC/SCADA/EPMS and data center operations.
• Familiarity with industry standards (NFPA, ISA/IEC 62443, ASHRAE).
• Ability to communicate with executives and lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality reviews of complex projects across BAS, ICS, SCADA, EPMS.
• Lead controls architecture evaluations and select methodologies.
• Develop advanced control sequences and architecture strategies.
• Oversee instrumentation sizing, valve applications, and network capacity.
• Drive reliability through analytics, FDD, and energy optimization.
• Collaborate with MEP, structural, and commissioning teams through project lifecycle.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation architecture

Systems integration

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Tools

Siemens systems

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition/Tridium Niagara

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert in I&C controls for a hyperscale data center portfolio. You will lead engineering efforts, mentor teams, and ensure robust, code-compliant design solutions across complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in instrumentation and controls with PE licensure, experience in mission-critical facilities, and strong stakeholder communication. Hybrid work options are available across U.S. sites.