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At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As an Electrical Engineer on our team, you will too.  

As a Senior Electrical Engineer for our team, you will lead designs for water and wastewater treatment facility expansions, pump station rehabilitation, greenfield projects, and electrical equipment replacement projects. You will work with project managers, support staff including electrical engineers, cost estimators, designers, drafters, and other engineering disciplines to provide quality work on schedule and within budget. This role offers career growth opportunities for managing electrical specific projects as well as participating in projects utilizing various delivery methods to create world class designs meeting our clients' needs. At Jacobs, we’re expanding the limits of what’s possible today and creating a brighter future for everyone. Let's see the big impacts we can make, together.

We'll Expect You To:

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities

• Lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects

• Electrical systems include low- and medium-voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, UPS, and batteries

• Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry

• Manages several different assignments simultaneously

• Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water market

• Perform power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash and competent in equipment sizing, grounding, and relay coordination preferred.

• Perform field visits and conduct site investigations for public and private clients

• Provide services during construction including submittal reviews, response to Contractor’s request for information, review and approval of change orders, and preparation of record drawings

• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams across multiple office locations

• Develop basis of design reports

• Prepare proposals and interview with clients

• Mentor junior staff

• All other duties as assigned

Here’s what you’ll need :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering a plus

• Registered California professional electrical engineer with ability to reciprocate as needed

• Minimum of 15 years of experience related to water industry in electrical engineering role

• Experience in designing and delivering municipal water and wastewater treatment projects via different delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, or other alternatives) a plus

• Working knowledge of Word and Excel is required

• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu is preferred

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Microstation is preferred

• Knowledge of Revit MEP is preferred

• Knowledge of AGi32 or Visual Lighting Software is preferred

• Knowledge of SKM or ETAP is preferred

• Knowledge of Title 24 compliance for electrical distribution and lighting is preferred

• Experience working with Permitting review agencies

• Experience leading electrical discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.

• Strong time management skills

• Field investigative and startup experience is preferred

• Strong understanding of NEC and NFPA 820

• Familiarity with IEEE color book series

• Strong analytical, conceptual, problem solving and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management

• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment

• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision

Jacobs’ 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 $133,800 to $209,100. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

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