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Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer - (LSNA-CA)

Jacobs

Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$197,000 - $300,000 per year

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

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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