Senior I&C Engineer - Hybrid Power & Utilities Leader

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead design and commissioning for utility-scale power projects, with experience in DCS/PLC systems, SCADA, and networked OT environments. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and engage clients to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The role supports campus upgrades and federal energy work, offering a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth. Minimum 10 years in design or consulting is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of design, consulting, or operations experience.
• Ability to lead multi person teams of engineers and designers to deliver projects.
• 10 years of experience in instrument specification, PLC or DCS control systems, P&ID development, SCADA systems and networks.
• Experience with industrial DCS or PLC logic development, graphics development, and hardware implementation (Allen Bradley PLC, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000 or GE Mark VIe preferred)
• Experience commissioning of Control systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to maintain high availability of Control systems
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain PE license within one year.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider
• Ability to work independently on a large array of tasks while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Availability to work at least 3 days/week

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, perform startup and commissioning activities.
• Specify instrumentation such as pressure and flow transmitters, switches, and control valves for large power projects.
• Knowledge of DCS and PLC Control systems, SCADA systems, and Human Machine Interface software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large power projects.
• Design of SCADA and OT networks including DCS, PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.
• Work with other engineering disciplines on large, complex design projects to incorporate equipment, process, and facility control concepts
• Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts.
• Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple deadlines.
• Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution, office and personal environments

Skills

Instrumentation specs

DCS/PLC/SCADA

HMI/graphics

Network security for OT

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE Mark VIe

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead design and commissioning for utility-scale power projects, with experience in DCS/PLC systems, SCADA, and networked OT environments. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and engage clients to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The role supports campus upgrades and federal energy work, offering a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth. Minimum 10 years in design or consulting is required.