Electrical Engineer (US/FED)

Jacob; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Buildings team. You'll work on concept-level plans, support calculations, drawings, and specifications under the mentorship of Professional Engineers, applying Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools.

This role offers hybrid work across offices and remote locations, with a base salary range of $75,000 to $120,000 and an emphasis on learning, collaboration, and delivering design solutions for federal clients.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelors in Electrical Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD.
• EIT or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Support design calculations, drawings, and specifications for federal projects.
• Assist with building electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and equipment connections.
• Collaborate with engineers using Revit and AutoCAD under supervision.

Skills

Excel

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain upon hire

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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 a passionate and dedicated Entry Level Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Buildings team in offices across the country. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

During your internship, you will be mentored by Professional Engineers while you engage with our clients, evaluate their needs, and develop concept-level plans and solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today’s challenges. Your primary responsibilities will focus on supporting engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for our federal clients' projects. You’ll be responsible for providing design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering) under the guidance of more senior technical staff. You can expect to d esign building electrical distribution systems, lighting, grounding, power, and equipment connections all while building your competency in software tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, AGI32, and others.

We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers, gaining exposure to project coordination, relevant computer-assisted engineering software, data collection and so much more. You’ll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

To be successful in this position you will need excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate has a passion for building design and has focused their coursework/internship expreience on power distribution.

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

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 your employment without employer sponsorship.

Here's what you'll need

• 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 upon hire

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

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $120,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 October 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .