Entry Level Electrical Engineer

About the Role

Seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join the Water team at Jacobs. This role involves working on projects focused on delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced Professional Engineers.
• Engage with clients and evaluate project needs.
• Develop engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations, and related infrastructure.
• Prepare electrical engineering designs and construction documents, including:
• Single-line diagrams
• Installation details
• Electrical room layouts
• Connection diagrams
• Cable schedules
• Control panel layouts
• Grounding systems
• Lighting designs
• Power distribution plans
• Support the development of power system studies, including:
• Short-circuit analyses
• Protective device coordination analyses
• Arc flash analyses
• Participate in engineering calculations, equipment selection, and specification development.
• Coordinate designs with process, civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation & controls disciplines.
• Support senior engineers in the selection and specification of electrical equipment, including:
• Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Motor control centers (MCCs)
• Generators
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Participate in field investigations, condition assessments, construction reviews, startup activities, and commissioning support.
• Provide support to project teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Gain exposure to project management, client interaction, multidisciplinary coordination, and industry-standard design software.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Foundational understanding of electrical power systems through coursework, internships, co-op experiences, research projects, or relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and a drive to broaden knowledge base.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Passion for infrastructure and community-focused projects.
• Experience or interest in water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial power systems, instrumentation and controls, or municipal infrastructure is highly desirable.