Instrumentation and Controls Discipline Specialist

Overview

Instrumentation and Controls Discipline Specialist

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This range is provided by Jacobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$82,900.00 / yr - $122,000.00 / yr

About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

What you'll do

We're looking for a design / construction-focused Instrumentation and Controls Discipline Specialist in Boise, ID who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. You'll have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities. You will be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, gain familiarity with the client's expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You'll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing control applications, designs for control systems for a variety of processes, and develop options and optimizations for all aspects of the process control, instrumentation, and automation. Your role keeps our company connected and we'll support you with what you need to be successful.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent vocational degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 4 years of experience working with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) / Life Safety Systems (LSS)
• Ability to generate complete I&C / LSS design packages (e.g. P&IDs, I / O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.) with minimal supervision / oversight
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Life Safety System regulations / requirements

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Salary and benefits

The base salary range for this position is $82,900.00 to $122,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried / exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. This position was posted on September 05, 2025 and will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

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