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Instrument and Controls Engineer (LSNA-PA/IN/OH/NC/TX/VA)

Jacobs

Location

Conshohocken, PA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$110,600 - $185,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer will work in a hybrid setup from locations including Conshohocken, PA, Cincinnati, OH, Cary, NC, or Indianapolis, IN. This role focuses on delivering high-quality engineering solutions for industrial and commercial facilities, particularly in the life sciences sector. The engineer will collaborate with a multi-discipline team to design electrical circuits and control systems, while also mentoring junior professionals. The position emphasizes technical excellence and client satisfaction in project execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering from an accredited university or college.
  • 7+ years of experience as an instrumentation and control design engineer for industrial private-sector clients.
  • Experience in design, testing, and startup of industrial process automation systems.
  • Knowledge of Piping & Instrument Diagram Development (P&ID) including ANSI/ISA S5.1 symbology.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks.
  • Provide on-site assistance during startup and coordinate work activities with other staff members.
  • Produce designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications.
  • Develop options and optimizations for process control, instrumentation, and automation.
  • Mentor other professionals and help them discover their purpose.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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