Entry Level Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer

Water 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 passionate and dedicated Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&CS) Design Engineer.

As part of our West Central I&C Group, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll get to work with a company that has been ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance for decades. In 2022, ENR ranked Jacobs #1 again in its list of Top 500 Engineering Design Firms in the world for a fifth consecutive year. You’ll get to work with our world-class Instrumentation and Control Systems team dedicated to protecting the most valuable asset in the world, water. You’ll get to work on projects on every aspect from design through onsite startup work. You will enjoy having the deepest technical resources in the industry to support you, access to international work, and Design-Build projects. Using your experience, you'll contribute to the development of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), control narratives, specifications, network drawings, panel drawings, and instrument selection. You’ll coordinate with other engineering disciplines for a cohesive design. You will contribute to developing control system software in Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces and perform facility startups and commissioning activities.

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

Your daily job function will include one or more of the following:

• Design control panel layouts, BOM’s, Nameplate Schedules, AC and/or DC wireway layouts.

• Development of I/O wiring diagrams, AC and/or DC power distribution diagrams, I/O Lists.

• Instrumentation specifications and selection of instruments using an Instrument Index and/or instrument data sheets.

• Copper and fiber optic networks for the control system or SCADA.

• Develop Bill of Materials and Estimates for Design projects.

• Prepare drawings detailing the system designed utilizing AutoCAD and REVIT.

• Develop Conceptual design reports and Concept of Operation Documents.

• Prepare Engineering Specifications.

• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects

• Engaging with instrumentation vendors and manufactures to understand product capabilities.

• Program PLC and SCADA Systems

Here's what you'll need

• Job Qualifications*

  * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

  
  Ideally, you’ll also have:
  * Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit software
  * Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA systems.
  * Engineer in Training (EIT) with plans of taking the Control Systems PE exam once requirements are met.

  * Experience with Control Panels or Control Systems

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

90,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $90,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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Locations

City State Country
Fort Worth	Texas	United States
Austin	Texas	United States
Austin	Texas	United States