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Instrumentation & Controls Systems Design Engineer

Jacobs
Jacobs Salary
Redding, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2025
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 dedicated Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&C) Design Engineer in northern California based out of Redding or Sacramento. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide.

At Jacobs, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities to grow your career and achieve success as an engineer in our water group. We work on a diverse range of projects, from major programs like the City of San Francisco Biosolids Improvement Project to smaller utilities with unique needs. Our portfolio includes some of the largest design-build projects in the water market, as well as traditional design-bid-build projects. (https//www.jacobs.com/golden-state-exploring-californias-gems) You’ll collaborate with top talent at a company consistently ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance. This environment will allow you to expand your experience and develop your portfolio on some of the nation’s most significant projects. You’ll be involved in every project phase, from design to construction support, and gain hands-on experience through onsite startups. With the deepest technical resources in the industry at your disposal, you’ll have unparalleled support to help you succeed and grow in your career.

To excel in this role, you should have experience with Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), control narratives, specifications, network drawings, panel drawings, and instrumentation selection. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. You must be able to work effectively within diverse team environments. Hands-on knowledge of control system software for SCADA systems, including PLC and/or HMI programming, is beneficial. Additionally, having a professional engineering registration (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical) or the ability to obtain one in California within 6 months is desired.

The range below, reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for the position across all listed California geocode locations.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Active California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one in California within 6 months.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in control system design for water, wastewater, manufacturing, and/or other similar utilities.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Outgoing self-starter with good networking skills.
  • Experience with P&IDs, specifications, control schematics, control strategies, online instruments, basic Ethernet networking, and control signal lists (I/O lists).
  • Experience and/or willingness to learn PLC Programming, HMI programming, SQL, Scripting Languages, development of control system architecture, and SCADA systems.
  • Ability to work in multidiscipline groups for larger projects.
  • Collaborate with our global team across different time zones and occasionally work non-traditional hours to effectively connect with international colleagues to support our local clients
  • Some local travel is required to meet with clients, attend meetings, and other support activities


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