Instrumentation & Fire Alarm Engineer

About the role

Your impact
Are you an experienced I&C / Fire Alarm Engineer looking for an opportunity in Boise, Idaho to work on cutting-edge industrial and commercial projects?
At Jacobs, we design and build facilities that power the heart of our clients’ businesses—and we’re looking for talented professionals to join our team.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make an impact, grow your expertise, and work on projects that set new standards in performance and reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop instrumentation and fire alarm systems for state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities.
• Create electrical circuit and panel designs for control applications.
• Develop control systems for diverse processes and optimize automation strategies.
• Ensure technical quality and schedule compliance for complex engineering tasks.
• Provide on-site support during startup and coordinate activities across disciplines.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in instrumentation, fire alarm systems, and process control design.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, control applications, and automation.
• Ability to collaborate in a highly interactive, multi-discipline team environment.

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work
• Professional Growth
• Collaborative Culture

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical, Fire Protection, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• At least 4 years of experience working with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) and Life Safety Systems (LSS)
• Ability to generate complete I&C/LSS design packages (e.g. P&IDs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.) with minimal supervision/oversight
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Life Safety System regulations/requirements
• IDEALLY, you’ll also have Professional Engineer (PE) license
• FIRE ALARM SYSTEM NICET Certification
• Experience related to semiconductor fabrication facilities
• Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
• Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Navisworks software
• Working knowledge of UL 508A for industrial control panel design
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 for fire alarm and signaling code
• Familiarity with Siemens PLC systems
• Familiarity with Edwards EST3 and EST4 Fire Alarm Control Systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with 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

Other Requirements

• Location: This is an on-site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Boise, ID.
• Candidate must be willing to commute to the site Monday-Friday during normal business hours – nominally 800 am to 500 pm with some flexibility based on ability of site to support and employee preference.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction.
• Applicants must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Authorized to Work

• Applicant must complete background check, drug screen and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States.

Our health and welfare 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

Base Salary Range

$82,900.00 to $125,500.00