Senior I&C Controls SME - Data Center Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior I&C SME to lead instrumentation and controls engineering for hyperscale data center projects. You will guide technical direction, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and engage clients and executives on project status.

You will shape design delivery and our Design-Build approach, driving reliability, energy optimization, and advanced monitoring. The role requires PE license, 15+ years of experience, and the ability to manage complex contracts

Qualifications

• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering with data center experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with BAS/ICS/SCADA, control systems, and data center analytics.
• Knowledge of industry standards (NFPA, ISA/IEC, Uptime).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality reviews of complex projects spanning BAS, ICS, SCADA, EPMS, and monitoring platforms for hyperscale data centers.
• Lead controls architecture evaluations and guide methodologies, topologies, and automation platforms.
• Develop and validate control sequences, network architectures, and system integration strategies; mentor team members.
• Oversee calculations for instrumentation sizing, valve applications, sensor accuracy, network capacity, and alarm management; govern design docs.
• Drive operational performance via monitoring, fault detection, energy optimization, and data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and commissioning teams through the project lifecycle.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation architecture

Systems integration

Project leadership

Professional Engineer (PE)

BAS/ICS/SCADA

Communication protocols

CAD/BIM Revit

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Revit

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior I&C SME to lead instrumentation and controls engineering for hyperscale data center projects. You will guide technical direction, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and engage clients and executives on project status.

You will shape design delivery and our Design-Build approach, driving reliability, energy optimization, and advanced monitoring. The role requires PE license, 15+ years of experience, and the ability to manage complex contracts