Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - (LSNA-CA)
JacobsSenior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - (LSNA-CA)
JacobsLocation
San Francisco, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$197,000 - $300,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer will oversee all engineering and design activities for assigned projects in the Life Science industry. This role involves managing complex engineering tasks while ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry regulations. The engineer will work within a multi-disciplinary team to design electrical circuits and control systems, while also mentoring junior team members. The position is based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, and offers opportunities for collaboration on state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience as a Control Systems Engineer.
- Experience in Bio Pharma, Pharmaceutical, and Lab process instrumentation and controls.
- Knowledge of international codes like ASME BPE and hygienic systems.
- Familiarity with Life Science Industry Automation, DCS, and PLC control systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the I&C Lead Engineer, overseeing all I&C engineering and design activities for assigned projects.
- Develop project scopes of work, prepare manhour estimates, and create I&C Execution Plans.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, Jacobs standards, and applicable industry regulations.
- Perform tiered reviews of project deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to design criteria.
- Mentor and train team members to support 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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