Instrument & Controls Engineer

About the role

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. We don’t settle – we look beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence, applying our expertise with optimism and focus. We're seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (hybrid) in Tempe, AZ who is excited to work on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business, including state‑of‑the‑art industrial and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, gaining familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Provide on‑site assistance during startup.
• Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
• Produce designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications.
• Produce designs for control systems for a variety of processes.
• Develop options and optimizations for all aspects of process control, instrumentation, and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience working with Instrumentation and Control.
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications.
• Experience developing P&IDs.
• Experience sizing valves and specifying instrumentation in industrial facilities.
• Ability to work hybrid in Tempe, AZ.
• Up to 10% travel.
• Field experience with control system installation and startup (ideal).
• Siemens PLC experience (ideal).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) (ideal).
• Understanding of industrial network design and components (ideal).
• Knowledge of industrial control panel design (ideal).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Forward‑thinking, eager to learn best practices and contribute innovative ideas.
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Passion for buildings and construction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k