Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for its Energy & Power Solutions team. The role leads technical delivery of instrumentation and control systems for utility-scale power projects, including system design, commissioning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

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. 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

Work with other engineering disciplines on large, complex design projects to incorporate equipment, process, and facility control concepts

Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts

Select and troubleshoot field process instruments

Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple deadlines

Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution, office and personal environments

Preferred

Experience in consulting, design, and EPC project delivery will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner's Engineer roles or advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles

(Allen Bradley PLC, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000 or GE Mark VIe preferred)

Consulting

Engineering Design

EPC Project Delivery

Owner's Engineer

Technical Advisory

Due Diligence

Allen-Bradley PLC

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE Mark VIe

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

A 401(k) plan

Ability to purchase company stock at a discount

Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations

Company

Global professional services for infrastructure, manufacturing, environmental and technology solutions

Dallas, Texas, USA

http://www.jacobs.com/

Founded in 1947

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of process design, industrial systems, and instrumentation and control technologies

• 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
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple deadlines
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• At least 10 years of design, consulting, or operations experience
• Ability to lead multi person teams of engineers and designers to deliver projects
• 10 years of 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
• 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

Experience in consulting, design, and EPC project delivery will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner's Engineer roles or advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles

(Allen Bradley PLC, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000 or GE Mark VIe preferred)

• At least 10 years of design, consulting, or operations experience.
• 10 years of experience in instrument specification, PLC or DCS control systems, P&ID development, control system architecture development, SCADA systems and networks.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain PE license within one year.

Required skills

Instrumentation Specification, PLC Control Systems, DCS Control Systems, SCADA Systems and Networks, P&ID Development, Control System Architecture, Industrial Control Logic Development, Control System Graphics Development, Control System Commissioning, Industrial Process Instrumentation, Power Plant Controls, SAMA Logic Diagrams, Allen-Bradley PLC, Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, GE Mark VIe, Professional Engineer License, Client Relationship Management

Experience

10+ years