Senior I&C Engineer – Power Plant Controls & SCADA Expert

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPTO policy

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead utility-scale power projects (simple cycle and CC). You will specify instruments, develop control systems, and design SCADA/OT networks while collaborating across disciplines to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

You will guide junior staff, engage clients, and contribute to proposals. A PE license is preferred or obtainable within a year, with a hybrid work policy and nationwide office options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering.
• At least 10 years in design, consulting, or operations.
• Ability to lead multi-person teams of engineers and designers.
• 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 and troubleshooting to maintain high availability.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain PE license within one year.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, and win work.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior staff.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

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.
• Design SCADA and OT networks including DCS, PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.
• Work with other disciplines on large 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.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Drive health & safety ownership in all aspects of project execution.

Skills

DCS & PLC

SCADA

HMI software

Instrumentation

P&ID development

Control system architecture

Allen-Bradley PLC

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE Mark VIe

Field instruments

Project leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

OM software

DCS/PLC hardware

SCADA networks

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead utility-scale power projects (simple cycle and CC). You will specify instruments, develop control systems, and design SCADA/OT networks while collaborating across disciplines to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

You will guide junior staff, engage clients, and contribute to proposals. A PE license is preferred or obtainable within a year, with a hybrid work policy and nationwide office options.