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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Career Level (Data Centers)

Jacobs Solutions · Reston, VA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Jacobs Solutions (industrial) in Reston, VA. You’ll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.

They ask for
6+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 11 other live controls postings in Virginia.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$135k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (6+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 67%
  • ✓ Automation 58%
  • Team leadership 33%
  • Robotics 25%
  • Root cause 25%
  • Tooling 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Jacobs Solutions

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    Bring proof to the interview

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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.

Here's what you'll need

  • ✓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.
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  • •*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.

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

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.

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