Senior I&C Engineer, Data Center Controls Lead

Jacobs; Sacramento (CA); 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 Engineering SME to lead instrumentation and controls across datacenter projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will guide technical direction, mentor teams, and coordinate with engineering disciplines to ensure robust, compliant designs.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in controls engineering, PE, and experience with BAS/PLC/SCADA platforms, with a focus on high-performance data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering efforts across data center projects, including new builds and retrofits.
• Mentor I&C leads and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Define technical direction and ensure controls meet performance and constructability standards.
• Drive monitoring, analytics, and fault detection to improve reliability and energy optimization.

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior I&C Engineering SME to lead instrumentation and controls across datacenter projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will guide technical direction, mentor teams, and coordinate with engineering disciplines to ensure robust, compliant designs.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in controls engineering, PE, and experience with BAS/PLC/SCADA platforms, with a focus on high-performance data center infrastructure.