Design Engineer jobs in Salem, OR

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Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world.  If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong.  We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Instrumentation & Control Systems (I&CS) Design Engineer. As part of our Northwest team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide.

You’ll get to work with a company that has been ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance for decades. In 2022, ENR ranked Jacobs #1 again in its list of Top 500 Engineering Design Firms in the world for a fifth consecutive year. You’ll get to work with our world-class Instrumentation and Control Systems team dedicated to protecting the most valuable asset in the world, water. You’ll get to work on projects on every aspect from design through onsite startup work. You will enjoy having the deepest technical resources in the industry to support you, access to international work, and Design-Build projects.

Using your experience, you'll lead the development of Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs), control narratives, specifications, network drawings, panel drawings, and instrument selection. You’ll coordinate with other engineering disciplines for a cohesive design. You’ll also contribute to the development and growth of people (e.g. mentoring junior engineers) both domestically and globally. You’ll be able to develop control system software in Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces and perform facility startups and commissioning activities. As well, you will be able to review constructions submittals, conduct site evaluations, make recommendations for control system upgrades, and communicate with clients and management.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience:
  • I&C Systems Integration design experience.
  • Process & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development
  • I/O list development
  • Instrumentation selection
  • Control panel layout and wiring
  • Detailed loop wiring diagrams
  • PLC equipment list development
  • Ability to mentor, train, and delegate work to others domestically and abroad
  • Ability to work outside normal work hours at times to coordinate with global team members
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Water infrastructure Instrumentation & Controls Systems design experience.
• Experience with PLCs and HMI programming software

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other. 

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.