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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (44814)

Jacobs

Location

Manassas, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/5/2026

Compensation

$97,700 - $134,400 per year

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

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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