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Jacobs · 1 month ago

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer - Professional Associate

20313-TECH600 William Northern Blvd.

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Jacobs is a company that specializes in advanced solutions for complex research and development facilities. They are seeking a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to support various projects, focusing on developing control and data acquisition systems while collaborating with a team of engineering professionals.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems

Developing control system software designs that include control of temperature, pressure, humidity, flow, force, motion of mechanisms, system safety, human safety, and other advanced process and electromechanical systems

Developing control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, HMI programming, etc

Developing interfaces to facility equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks

Applying closed loop controls methods, both classical and modern, to control continuously variable systems

Providing quality system processes such as checking the work of others, following standard procedures, and ensuring compliance to codes and standards

Supporting hardware assembly and fabrication

Providing on-site team direction of facility startup, checkout, and commissioning activities, both domestically and abroad

Communicating with clients and management regarding project status

Coordinating with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success

Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects

Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule

Developing proposals to capture future work with current clients and new markets

Leading control and data acquisition projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning

Qualification

Control system designData acquisition systemsPLC programmingC/C++/C# programmingLabVIEWMATLABSIMULINKTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solvingMentoringProject management

Required

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program

2-7 years of experience in control or data acquisition system design, implementation, or commissioning

Experience in software development with a high-level programming language such as C/C++/C# and with engineering application software tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB and SIMULINK

Basic knowledge of PLC and HMI programming environments such as Rockwell Software Studio 5000, SIEMENS TIA Portal, and Emerson PAC ME is a plus

Experience selecting, specifying, and procuring process instrumentation and actuation hardware, control and data acquisition system hardware, PLCs, drive and motion systems, automation network hardware, interconnect cabling and supporting equipment

A solid math background to select and develop data uncertainty calculations, digital filter algorithms, control transfer function realizations, and process simulation

An ability to lead single and multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver technically successful control and data systems, often unique one-of-a-kind systems. Must train, encourage, and mentor junior colleagues

A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects

US Citizenship