Electrical Engineer (US/FED)
Jacobs
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AutoCADRevitExcel
- Work
- On-site in Arlington
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD22%Excel16%Revit7%of 136 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Jacobs is seeking a passionate and dedicated Entry Level Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Buildings team. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to client challenges, mentored by Professional Engineers. You will engage with clients, evaluate their needs, and develop concept-level plans and solutions, applying theoretical knowledge to solve real-world challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for federal clients' projects.
- Providing design calculations and related design services, including coordination with architectural and engineering designs under senior staff guidance.
- Designing building electrical distribution systems, lighting, grounding, power, and equipment connections.
- Building competency in software tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, AGI32, and others.
- Providing support to teams on critical projects.
- Taking ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned work.
- Progressing from basic design work to more complicated and involved projects.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- United States Citizenship
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with Revit and/or AutoCAD
- EIT or ability to obtain EIT upon hire
Qualifications
- Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Passion for building design.
- Coursework or internship experience focused on power distribution.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- 3.0 GPA
- Previous internship with an engineering or consulting firm or governmental agency focused on power distribution/building design.
- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.