Senior I&C Controls Engineer (Hyperscale Data Centers)

Jacobs; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior SME in Data Center I&C to lead engineering across a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will shape technical direction, ensure code-compliant, high-performance controls solutions, and mentor junior staff.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, meet with clients and leadership, and influence design strategy while delivering with a Design-Build mindset across fast-growing hyperscale initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/controls engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering.
• PE license required; capable of leading complex projects.
• Experience with BAS/PLC/SCADA, EPMS, and data center controls.
• Proficient with multiple control platforms and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality reviews of complex projects spanning BAS, ICS, SCADA, EPMS and monitoring platforms.
• Lead controls architecture evaluations and select methodologies for robust design.
• Develop and validate advanced control sequences and integration strategies.
• Oversee instrumentation sizing, valve applications, sensor accuracy and network capacity.
• Drive operational performance through analytics, FDD, and energy optimization.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation architecture

Systems integration

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior SME in Data Center I&C to lead engineering across a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will shape technical direction, ensure code-compliant, high-performance controls solutions, and mentor junior staff.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, meet with clients and leadership, and influence design strategy while delivering with a Design-Build mindset across fast-growing hyperscale initiatives.