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Entry Level Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Bellevue, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/4/2026

Compensation

$70,000 - $105,930 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Entry-Level Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer will join Jacobs' Water and Wastewater team, focusing on developing solutions for critical water infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with experienced engineers on various project phases, from planning to commissioning. The engineer will support the design of instrumentation and control systems for municipal and industrial facilities. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and technical training to foster career development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Understanding of instrumentation, process controls, PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial networking concepts
  • Exposure to water, wastewater, or industrial process systems through coursework, internships, or co-op experience
  • EIT certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire preferred
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Prepare instrument and control valve specifications
  • Design PLC and SCADA-based control systems
  • Develop control network architectures and prepare control panel layouts and wiring diagrams
  • Assist with system integration, testing, and startup activities
  • Collaborate closely with process, electrical, mechanical, civil, and commissioning teams to deliver integrated solutions

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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