Job Description

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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.

Your impact

Come be a part of our team to support our client’s infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico have a hand in transforming tomorrow! As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (I&C) Water/Wastewater, you will play an important part of our electrical and process engineering team as you complete a variety of technical tasks in the design and operation of SCADA and Automation systems for water/wastewater treatment facilities, supporting our clients in both our local offices and client sites. 

Typical duties will include 

  • Evaluate and develop alternative control system solutions that meet client requirements. 
  • Develop design reports, specifications, plans, and associated client deliverables for the I&C, telemetry, and SCADA systems. 
  • Specify instruments, controllers, computers, servers, ancillary equipment and components, and application software. 
  • Assist in defining interface requirements for process valves, adjustable frequency drives, and packaged systems. 
  • Develop new and modify existing application programming in PLCs (programmable logic controllers), HMIs (human machine interfaces), and associated components. 
  • Participate in consulting, design, construction, planning, commissioning/start-up, training, and close-out phase activities. 
  • Create documentation for application software. 
  • Work with and coordinate SCADA system requirements with other disciplines, including civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical during the design phase. 
  • Interact with clients to gain an understanding of their systems. 
  • Work with contractors and sub-contractors to resolve issues during construction and commissioning/start-up. 
  • Collaborate and develop solutions with multi-disciplinary senior-level leaders. 
  • Attend meetings (on-site/off-site or video conferencing) and provide official project status reports per the frequency required (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.). 
  • Provide project management support in any form, demonstrating compliance with all directives and other applicable standards to include records management. 

    • If you are up to the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you to join our team to help us transform tomorrow.

    Here's what you'll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) field.
  • Field experience inspecting newly installed control systems for conformity with contract documents.

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    Posted Salary Range: Minimum 58,000.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 110,000.00

    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. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

    The base salary range for this position is $58,000.00 to $110,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.



    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. Job posted on December 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.




    We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.



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