Job description
The Field Controls Engineer position at Jacobs focuses on the maintenance, testing, startup, and integration of PLC-based SCADA systems within the infrastructure market. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and involves working with both existing and new systems at various client sites. The team is dedicated to solving critical problems in water management and industrial control systems. Candidates will engage in programming and troubleshooting while collaborating with a skilled team.
Requirements
- Professional expertise in maintenance, testing, startup, integration, and troubleshooting of PLC-based SCADA hardware and software.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Hands-on field experience with instrumentation commonly used in control systems.
- Availability for night and weekend work as required for critical systems.
- 15%-20% travel time expected with trip durations of 1 to 2 weeks.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, testing, startup, and integration of PLC-based SCADA systems.
- Program PLC and HMI code for various control systems.
- Assist with testing and commissioning of SCADA hardware and software.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure successful project delivery.
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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