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Instrumentation and Controls Engineering (Life Sciences) Professional Associate

Jacobs

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

$128,502 - $132,775 per year

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

Job description

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Professional Associate role at Jacobs focuses on defining the scope of work and supply for instrumentation and control systems within the life sciences industry. The position requires collaboration with various engineering teams to develop compliant Piping & Instrument Diagrams and other technical documentation. This hybrid role allows for a blend of in-office and remote work, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in industrial process automation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5 years of work experience in the job offered or a related Electrical Engineering occupation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD for creating precise 2D/3D layouts.

Responsibilities

  • Define the scope of work and supply for instrumentation and control systems.
  • Estimate budget and manhours for projects.
  • Develop control philosophy, narratives, and sequence of operations.
  • Create instrument indexes, datasheets, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams.
  • Engage with clients during project definition and review meetings.
  • Supervise field instrument installations and perform calibration and testing.

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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