Jacobs · 6 days ago
Mid-Level Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $112K/yr
5+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving the world's critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. The I&C Engineer will work alongside project teams to design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large water/wastewater and industrial projects, providing programming support and troubleshooting SCADA systems.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Donivan Littlejohn
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
10 years of experience in PLC and HMI control systems
CISSP and/or Certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (6)
2022 (13)
2021 (11)
2020 (10)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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