Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. 

We’re seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our Latham , New York team. In this role, you’ll contribute to projects that power the core operations of our clients, including cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing and advanced research facilities. 

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, panel design, I/O assignments documenting and modeling design information while ensuring compliance with building codes and industry standards.

Our group is recognized as one of the leading design teams in the design of semiconductor facilities, delivering innovative solutions that enable the next generation of technology.  This position offers hands-on experience and expert mentorship to help you grow your technical skills and understanding of process control, instrumentation, and automation. 

Bring your curiosity, strong organizational skills, and ability to collaborate, and we’ll provide the tools and opportunities to help you thrive and make an impact.

Here's what you'll need

• At least 8 years of work experience designing Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Working knowledge of PLC, PAC, DDC, DCS systems
• Ability to work onsite (hybrid) in Latham, NY

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas 
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
• Passion for buildings and construction

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

102,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

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 $102,900.00 to $150,000.00. 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 February 05, 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.

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
Latham	New York	United States
Bellevue	Washington	United States
Buffalo	New York	United States
Syracuse	New York	United States
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States