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Instrument and Controls Engineer (PA/NC)

Jacobs

Location

Conshohocken, PA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/24/2026

Compensation

$78,600 - $130,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer will work in a hybrid setup in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, or Cary, North Carolina. This role focuses on delivering high-quality engineering tasks that support the core of clients' businesses. The engineer will collaborate with a multi-discipline team to design electrical circuits and control systems for various processes. The position offers mentorship opportunities to help the engineer grow and make significant impacts on projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering degree
  • At least 2 years of experience working with Instrumentation and Control
  • Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications is preferred
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks
  • Provide on-site assistance during startup and coordinate work activities with other staff members
  • Produce designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications
  • Develop options and optimizations for all aspects of process control, instrumentation, and automation
  • Collaborate effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

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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