Role Overview
Jacobs is hiring a senior-level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Career Level (Data Centers). This is a full-time role in Reston. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.
Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
We're looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state of the art industrial and commercial facilities.
You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll help design and optimize control systems for a variety of processes, working closely with architects, engineers, and designers to deliver complete, world-class solutions for new facilities. Your responsibilities will include developing P&IDs, sizing valves, specifying instrumentation, and documenting and modeling design information while ensuring compliance with building codes and industry standards.
Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce control system designs for a variety of processes, and develop options and optimizations for all aspects of the process control, instrumentation, and automation. You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.
Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Control Systems, or Electrical Engineering or the equivalent in years of experience
- At least 6 Years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control
- Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- 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
- Experience mentoring Junior professionals or leading small teams.
- Experience with Data Center Design.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Career Level (Data Centers) position at Jacobs?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Jacobs. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Career Level (Data Centers) position at Jacobs located?
This position is based in Reston. Jacobs has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Career Level (Data Centers) at Jacobs earn?
Jacobs has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Career Level (Data Centers) role at Jacobs posted?
This role was posted on May 9, 2026 (46 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Career Level (Data Centers) role at Jacobs require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Jacobs lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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