Location
Manassas, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/5/2026
Compensation
$97,700 - $134,400 per year
Job description
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for complex manufacturing and process facilities. This role involves engineering instrumentation, automation, and safety systems in high-tech environments. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards. This position is based in Manassas, Virginia, and may require travel and fieldwork in active construction environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an associated Mechanical or Chemical Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- 6+ years of experience in industrial control systems engineering and design.
- Working knowledge of PLC systems, industrial networks, cybersecurity, motor control and power distribution systems.
- Understanding of national codes and standards including NFPA 70 and UL 508A.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and schedules for process-specific work.
- Design facility control systems, fire alarm systems, chemical controls, Toxic Gas Monitoring (TGM), and SCADA.
- Develop P&IDs, loop drawings, and detailed wiring diagrams.
- Perform sizing and selection of instruments, control devices, and valves, including preparation of data sheets.
- Review vendor submittals and design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
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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