Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - (LSNA-CA)

Industry

Life Science

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 looking for a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California Area who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state of the art industrial and commercial facilities. You will be responsible for managing the schedule and ensuring the technical quality of complex engineering tasks as you develop an understanding of client expectations, scope, budget, and timeline. You will also support on-site startup activities, coordinate work with team members, and collaborate closely with the discipline lead. In addition, you may lead small teams, guiding task execution and ensuring alignment with project goals.

Working within a highly interactive, multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to designing electrical circuits and control panels, developing control systems for a range of processes, and identifying optimization opportunities across process control, instrumentation, and automation. Additionally, you will leverage your expertise to mentor others – helping team members grow, discover their strengths, and advance in their careers.

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. 

Summary:

• Reporting to the I&C Department Manager, the candidate will serve as the I&C Lead Engineer, overseeing all I&C engineering and design activities for assigned projects. 

• The candidate will have experience working with and managing both domestic and international teams, providing mentorship and training to support successful project delivery. 

• The I&C Lead Engineer will ensure compliance with client requirements, Jacobs standards, and applicable industry regulations on assigned projects. 

• The candidate will develop project scopes of work, prepare manhour estimates, create I&C Execution Plans, and define the resources required for successful project execution. They will function as the I&C lead throughout all project phases, as needed. 

• The Lead I&C Engineer will identify staffing needs and coordinate with the Department Manager to secure appropriate resources. 

• Perform tiered reviews of project deliverables to ensure accuracy, adherence to codes, specifications, design criteria, and sound engineering practices. 

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to train, drive change, and implement improvements. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio) and familiarity with SmartPlant, Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu is required.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Minimum 15 years’ experience as Control Systems Engineer

• Experience in Bio Pharma, Pharmaceutical & Lab process Instrumentation and controls 

• Knowledge of International codes like ASME BPE, Dairy, Hygienic systems (Process, water system, Clean steam etc) 

• Knowledgeable of Life Science Industry Automation, DCS and PLC control systems, and development of P&ID’s, control system architectures and associated design deliverables and field instrumentation

• Must be able to travel to client’s facilities for presentations, site surveys and field assignments 

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

• PE Registration preferred

• Masters in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, but not required

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and an ability work in a collaborative environment.

• 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

• Ability to collaborate with and lead international teams

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

197,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

300,000.00

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 $197,000.00 to $300,000.00. 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 October 08, 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
Los Angeles	California	United States
San Francisco	California	United States