Instrument and Controls Engineering Professional

About the role

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and increase capacity. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the expansion and deliver a more secure energy future. We are seeking a junior to mid level (2-5 years) instrumentation and controls engineer for utility scale simple cycle and combined cycle power projects as well as opportunities for work the other markets that Jacobs supports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, perform startup and commissioning activities.
• Ability to 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 Operational Technology networks including DCS, PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.
• Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts.
• Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.

Requirements

• Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of process design, industrial systems, and instrumentation and control technologies.
• Experience in consulting, design, and EPC project delivery will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of design, consulting, or operations experience.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and designers across multiple geographies to deliver projects.
• Experience in instrument specification, PLC or DCS control systems, P&ID development, control system architecture 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 MarkVIe 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 2 days/week in our offices.

Skills

• Ability to 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.
• Typically, logic diagrams (SAMA format), graphics sketches, control system descriptions, sequence of operations and alarm lists are developed.
• Design of SCADA and Operational Technology networks including DCS, PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.
• Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts.
• Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.

Benefits

• Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $74,700.00 to $130,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.