Entry Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Jacobs
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingPLCNetworkingAutoCADRevit
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- PLC42%AutoCAD31%Budgeting24%Networking17%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join their team. This role involves working on projects for advanced electronics facilities, semiconductor, and data center clients, enabling the core of their businesses. The engineer will gain familiarity with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule while contributing to challenging engineering tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks.
- Provide on-site assistance during startup.
- Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
- Develop P&IDs.
- Specify process instrumentation and valves.
- Design PLC based systems.
- Design networking for control systems.
- Program PLCs and SCADA systems.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit software.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Knowledge of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Qualifications
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA systems.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- 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.