Intermediate Systems Integration Engineer

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

We're looking for an Intermediate Systems Integration Engineer in Santa Clara, California who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including semi-conductor, industrial and commercial facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering and programming tasks, as you 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 primary focus will be on configuration and programming of facility management system PLCs and HMI/SCADA interfaces. The role has opportunity in growth expansion to work with our team in highly complex systems. The multi-discipline, highly interactive team produces designs for electrical circuits and panels utilizing CAD applications, designs for control systems for a variety of facility core and shell 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.

Here's what you'll need

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics or Instrumentation.
• At Least 3 years of Industrial System Integration Experience
• Knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Experience with Rockwell and GE/Emerson PLCs.
• Experience with inductive automation Ignition software packages.
• Knowledge of Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID).
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite including MS Word, Access, Outlook and Excel.
• Ignition Programming, SQL.
  
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with Cimplicity™ and Rockwell programming packages.
• Understanding of Pressure, temperature, flow, level switches, calibration, and maintenance knowledge.
• Understand analog, digital, and relay field wiring and troubleshooting.
• SQL server experience.
• Experience building industrial control panels.
• Autocad experience
  
  
  

Other Requirements

Location

• This is an on-site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Santa Clara/Sunnyvale, CA.
• Candidate must be willing to commute to the site Monday-Friday during normal business hours – nominally 800 am to 500 pm with some flexibility based on ability of site to support and employee preference.
• After hours on-call support services are occasionally requested.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidate.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Position requires field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction. Applicant must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, lift and carry up to 25lbs.
  
  
  

Authorized to Work

• Applicant must complete background check, drug screen and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States.
• Jacobs is not able to sponsor or continue a Visa for this position.
  
  
  

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.

The base salary range for this position is $90,300.00 to $136,510.00. 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 November 17, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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