Senior I&C Engineer, Hyperscale Data Centers

Jacobs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock

Hybrid working policy

Paid time off – PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior SME in Data Center I&C engineering to lead controls efforts across a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will mentor teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary groups, and guide design strategy to ensure performance, constructability, and delivery excellence.

You will drive advanced monitoring, analytics, and fault-detection initiatives, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning disciplines, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in instrumentation, controls, or automation engineering; 5+ years in data center/mission-critical design.
• PE license required; strong client and executive communication skills.
• Experience with BAS/PLC/SCADA/EPMS, and multiple control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering across data center projects, including new builds and retrofits.
• Mentor I&C leads; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and clients.
• Define control strategies, architectures, and standards; ensure code-compliance and reliability.
• Oversee instrumentation sizing, valve applications, sensors, networks, alarms, and integration.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation architecture

Systems integration

Project leadership

Executive stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Aveva/Wonderware

Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Revit

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior SME in Data Center I&C engineering to lead controls efforts across a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will mentor teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary groups, and guide design strategy to ensure performance, constructability, and delivery excellence.

You will drive advanced monitoring, analytics, and fault-detection initiatives, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning disciplines, with