Senior Engineer ICT Instrumentation & Controls

About Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. focuses on solving critical global problems across various sectors, including urban development, environmental resilience, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and manufacturing. The company aims to transform abstract ideas into tangible realities that contribute positively to the world.

Role Overview

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Engineer - ICT, Instrumentation & Controls to join the team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time, site-based role is critical for bridging the gap between construction and the final energization of water infrastructure assets in Neom, Tabuk, and Riyadh. The position requires more than 10 years of experience and involves ensuring that all electrical infrastructure, heavy instrumentation, and digital telemetry systems comply with NEOM standards before leading functional testing and asset handovers to ENOWA.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct QA/QC inspections for electrical and ICT installations to ensure compliance with IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Inspect and audit electrical/ICT installations, including cable trays, cabling systems, switchboards, instrumentation, and related infrastructure.
• Review and approve technical documentation such as material submittals, ITPs, method statements, and factory test certificates against project requirements.
• Manage non-conformance processes, including issuing, monitoring, and closing NCRs for electrical and ICT works.
• Witness, verify, and sign off electrical testing and commissioning activities to ensure safe and compliant system operation.
• Supervise energization and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage equipment, including switchgear, MCCs, and VFDs.
• Ensure site safety compliance by enforcing safety procedures and managing Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) requirements.
• Oversee instrumentation, controls, and automation testing, including calibration verification, loop checks, telemetry, PLC, and SCADA testing.
• Manage digital infrastructure commissioning, including testing and validation of the project's digital backbone systems.
• Lead project closeout and handover activities, including punch list management, review of handover documents, and validation of as-built documentation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical and ICT commissioning, particularly within water assets or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEOM standards and project specifications.

Work Environment

This is a site-based, full-time position. Jacobs fosters a culture of caring, inclusivity, and mental well-being, supported by employee networks and champions. The company emphasizes safety and flexibility, offering support and resources to maximize potential, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for global engagement. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Location

This role is based in Saudi Arabia, with primary locations including Neom, Tabuk, and Riyadh.