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Instrument and Controls Engineering Professional

Jacobs

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$69,500 - $90,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Instrument and Controls Engineering Professional role at Jacobs focuses on delivering instrumentation and control design for utility scale power projects. The position is part of the expanding Energy & Power Solutions team, which aims to enhance reliability and increase capacity in the energy industry. Candidates will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions for energy projects. This role requires a passion for reliable energy development and the ability to engage with clients to deliver value.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • At least 2 years of design, consulting, or operations experience.
  • Experience in instrument specification, PLC or DCS control systems, and P&ID development.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior staff.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare specifications and drawings for control systems.
  • Perform startup and commissioning activities for control systems.
  • Specify instrumentation such as pressure and flow transmitters and control valves.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on large design projects.
  • Drive ownership of health and safety in all aspects of project execution.

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 Aug 23, 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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