Mid-Level Instrumentation & 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

The I&C Engineer will work alongside project teams and under the direction of a local Senior I&C Engineer to perform the following tasks:

• Utilize PLC Control systems, SCADA systems, and Human Machine Interface software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large water/wastewater and industrial projects.
• Provide programming support for water, wastewater, municipal, and industrial clients in our local office and at client sites.
• Design and troubleshoot SCADA and OT networks including PLCs, servers/workstations, radios, network switches, and firewalls.
• Support, analyze, and maintain SCADA and OT applications including event logging, domain controllers, traditional networks, hyperconverged networks, and AV software.
• Utilize network monitoring and anti-virus software to access network risks and vulnerabilities.
• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, perform startup and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site visits and testing and make recommendations for control systems improvements and designs.
• Work with other engineering disciplines on large, complex design projects to incorporate equipment, process, and facility control concepts.
• Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts. Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple deadlines.
• Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution, office and personal environments.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Five years of experience in PLC control systems, P&ID development, control system architecture development, SCADA systems, and networks.
• Experience with industrial PLC programming and hardware implementation (Allen Bradley PLC, Modicon, or Siemens preferred)
• Experience commissioning of SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to maintain high availability of SCADA systems.
• Experience with IT or OT networking and applications.
• Professional Engineer License in Alabama or ability to obtain PE license within one year.

Ideally, you'll also have

• 10 years of experience in PLC and HMI control systems.
• CISSP and/or Certification.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

85,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

111,525.00

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 $85,000.00 to $111,525.00. 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 December 15, 2025. 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Birmingham	Alabama	United States