Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Jacobs Solutions Inc.•San Francisco, CA

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Your impact We share a common purpose - to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we're excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&CS) Design Engineer. As part of our California team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients' water challenges locally and worldwide. You'll get to work with a company that has been ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance for decades. In 2022, ENR ranked Jacobs #1 again in its list of Top 500 Engineering Design Firms in the world for a fifth consecutive year. You'll get to work with our world-class Instrumentation and Control Systems team dedicated to protecting the most valuable asset in the world, water. You'll get to work on projects on every aspect from design through onsite startup work. You will enjoy having the deepest technical resources in the industry to support you, access to international work, and Design-Build projects. Using your experience, you'll lead the development of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), control narratives, specifications, network drawings, panel drawings, and instrument selection. You'll coordinate with other engineering disciplines for a cohesive design. You'll also contribute to the development and growth of people (e.g. mentoring junior engineers) both domestically and globally. You'll be able to develop control system software in Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces and perform facility startups and commissioning activities. As well, you will be able to review constructions submittals, conduct site evaluations, make recommendations for control system upgrades, and communicate with clients and management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university or college
Ability to obtain a PE within one year
Minimum of 15 years of experience:
I&C Systems Integration design experience
Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development
I/O list development
Instrumentation selection
Control panel layout and wiring
Detailed loop wiring diagrams
PLC equipment list development
Knowledge of DCS systems
Understanding of IT/OT best practices (NIST-800, ISA/IEC 62443 OT)
Experience with industrial networks (Modbus, EthernetIP, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.)
Ability to mentor, train, and delegate work to others domestically and abroad
Ability to work outside normal work hours at times to coordinate with global team members
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Water infrastructure Instrumentation & Controls Systems design experience
Experience with PLCs and HMI programming software
Experience developing scope, fee, and schedule for I&C and Control System projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs)
Lead the development of control narratives
Lead the development of specifications
Lead the development of network drawings
Lead the development of panel drawings
Lead the development of instrument selection
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines for a cohesive design
Contribute to the development and growth of people (e.g. mentoring junior engineers) both domestically and globally
Develop control system software in Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces
Perform facility startups and commissioning activities
Review constructions submittals
Conduct site evaluations
Make recommendations for control system upgrades
Communicate with clients and management

Benefits

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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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