Senior I&C Controls Engineer — Hyperscale Data Centers

Jacobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Senior SME in Instrumentation & Controls to lead engineering for data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will drive technical direction, ensure robust, code-compliant designs, and mentor teams across disciplines.

You will partner with mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning groups to deliver integrated solutions and support operational excellence in a fast-growing hyperscale portfolio.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with mission-critical facility design, including data centers.
• Knowledge of NFPA, ISA/IEC 62443, ASHRAE standards and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering for data center projects including new builds and retrofits.
• Mentor I&C leads and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Define controls strategies, architectures, and design standards.
• Ensure compliance with codes and industry standards across projects.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation architecture

Systems integration

Executive stakeholder communication

Contract & change orders management

BAS/PLC/SCADA/EPMS experience

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master of Science in Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Revit

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Senior SME in Instrumentation & Controls to lead engineering for data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will drive technical direction, ensure robust, code-compliant designs, and mentor teams across disciplines.

You will partner with mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning groups to deliver integrated solutions and support operational excellence in a fast-growing hyperscale portfolio.