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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (44814)

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Location
Herndon, VA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Engineer In Training CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs seeks an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to design and implement control, instrumentation, automation, and safety systems for complex manufacturing and process facilities. The role includes developing facility control systems and engineering drawings, selecting instruments and control devices, reviewing vendor deliverables, and preparing operating-sequence documents. Candidates need an engineering degree, EIT certification, and at least six years of industrial controls engineering and design experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PLC SystemsIndustrial NetworksCybersecurityMotor ControlPower DistributionPLC-Based SystemsAllen-BradleySchneider ModiconSiemensNFPA 70UL 508ACommunicationOrganizationCollaborationSemiconductor Manufacturing ToolsBIMRevitAutoCADNavisworksMicrosoft OfficeProject SchedulingProject DeliveryTeam LeadershipEngineering Design ManagementPharmaceutical ManufacturingSemiconductor FacilitiesData Center DesignCross-Functional CollaborationGlobal Team CollaborationWalking Long DistancesClimbing Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or RelatedABET-Accredited UniversityEngineer in Training Certification6+ Years Industrial Controls ExperienceProfessional Engineer License or Ability to Obtain2+ Years Semiconductor Tools ExperienceU.S. Work AuthorizationBackground CheckDrug Screening

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for complex manufacturing and process facilities. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the engineering of instrumentation, automation, and safety systems that support high-tech environments.

What You’ll Do:

  • Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and schedules for process-specific work.

  • Design of facility control systems, fire alarm systems, chemical controls, Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM), and SCADA.

  • Develop P&IDs, loop drawings, and detailed wiring diagrams.

  • Perform sizing and selection of instruments, control devices, and valves, including preparation of data sheets.

  • Review vendor submittals and design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.

  • Initiate and develop Sequence of Operation (SOO) documents.

  • Participate in technical and business presentations with clients and internal teams.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an associated Mechanical or Chemical Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

  • 6+ years of experience in industrial control systems engineering and design.

  • Working knowledge of PLC systems, industrial networks, cybersecurity, motor control and power distribution systems.

  • Experience designing PLC-based systems (Allen-Bradley, Schnieder Modicon and Siemens).

  • Understanding of national codes and standards including NFPA 70 and UL 508A.

  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary environments.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in the State of Virginia.

  • 2+ years of experience with semiconductor manufacturing tools (design, installation or cleanroom use).

  • Familiarity with BIM and CAD platforms such as Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and project scheduling/delivery tools.

  • Experience leading teams and managing engineering design efforts

  • A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for learning, innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Industrial design experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, data center, or similar environments.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and global teams.

  • Passion for buildings, construction, and engineered systems.

Additional Details:

  • Preference given to local candidates; relocation package or mileage / expense reimbursement available to well qualified candidates.

  • Travel may be required.

  • Field work includes mobility demands such as walking long distances, climbing ladders, and working in active construction environments.

  • Must pass background check and drug screening.

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).

At Jacobs, we’re committed to improving the lives and communities through innovative, sustainable solutions. We’re driven by collaboration, technical excellence, and a passion for solving some of the world’s most complex challenges -- together.

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,358 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$111–169K/yr74 salary ranges
  • US median$36–57/hr180 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Controls Engineer jobs in Virginia and 2,358 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,997 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,196 of the 2,358 open Controls Engineer jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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