Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (44587)

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're seeking a Career level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer excited about working on advanced facilities site based projects that enable the heart of our client's business. You'll work on state of the art industrial and commercial facilities, collaborating closely with well-established client owners in a fast paced, dynamic environment to maintain schedule, design requirements, system integration and programming tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and schedules for process specific work.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of instrumentation control for manufacturing process equipment and associated safety and automation systems.
• Provide in process support of controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Design of facility control systems and SCADA projects.
• Design of P&ID's, loop drawings, control panels, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Sequence of Operation (SOO) development.
• Perform technical and business presentations with clients and employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• At least 6 years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Understanding of NFPA and UL508A standards and requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to lead small design team.
• Basic understanding of industrial cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of gas and life safety systems and standards.
• Development and programming ability for PLC, SCADA, and HMI devices.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Industrial design experience including pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, data center, or similar.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Navisworks.
• Passionate about buildings, construction, and control systems.

Additional details

Preference given to local candidates near Corvallis, OR. Relocation may be provided to well qualified candidates. Field work includes active sustaining construction environments. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship). Job posted on August 31, 2026; position open for at least 3 days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock (for certain roles)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid working policy: employees split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. In-person interactions are valued for culture and client delivery.