Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life_ins

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure projects focused on water and wastewater facilities. You will develop electrical power and control system designs for treated facilities, pump stations and related assets, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team from planning through construction.

You will work on low- and medium-voltage systems, motor controls, lighting, UPS and SCADA, with growth toward licensure and professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage power systems and basic medium-voltage concepts.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards is expected.
• Proficiency with electrical calculations and design fundamentals.
• Experience using Microsoft Office for engineering tasks.
• Organizational and time-management capabilities are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Prepare deliverables like single-line diagrams, motor schematics, panel schedules, and load calculations.
• Assist with plans, specifications, cost estimates and Basis of Design reports.
• Support LV and MV power systems, lighting, standby power, UPS and battery systems.
• Coordinate with utility providers for new services and modifications.
• Use lighting software for photometric calculations and layouts.
• Support studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow.
• Conduct field investigations to verify conditions on site.
• Support construction-phase activities: submittals, RFIs, change orders, record drawings.
• Collaborate with multi-location teams; QA/QC on deliverables.
• Pursue PE licensure and continue technical growth.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Low-voltage power systems

Medium-voltage systems knowledge

NEC NFPA IEEE standards familiarity

Electrical calculations basics

Microsoft Office

Organizational & time-management

Collaboration skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AGi32

Visual lighting software

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

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 share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team and support the design and delivery of innovative infrastructure projects focused on water and wastewater facilities.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop electrical power and control system designs for municipal water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and related infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute to projects from planning and conceptual design through construction support while continuing to build your technical expertise and professional growth.

This role offers opportunities to work on a variety of electrical systems including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, motor control systems, standby power systems, lighting systems, instrumentation and controls, and SCADA integration. You’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers while progressively taking ownership of project tasks and client interactions.

At our company, you’ll have opportunities to grow your technical skills, work alongside experienced engineers, and make a meaningful impact on infrastructure that serves communities.

We'll expect you to

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, motor control schematics, panel schedules, load calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit/cable routing plans, and equipment layouts.
• Assist with development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and Basis of Design reports.
• Support electrical system design including low-voltage and medium-voltage power systems, motor controls, lighting systems, standby power systems, UPS systems, and battery systems.
• Coordinate with utility providers for new electrical services and service modifications.
• Utilize lighting software to perform photometric calculations and lighting layouts.
• Support electrical system studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow evaluations.
• Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify existing conditions.
• Support construction-phase services including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, and record drawings.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple office locations.
• Support QA/QC efforts on engineering deliverables.
• Continue developing technical expertise and progress toward PE licensure.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience with low-voltage electrical power systems
• Basic understanding of medium-voltage electrical systems
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards
• Familiarity with electrical calculations and design fundamentals
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ideally, you'll also have

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Experience with municipal water and wastewater projects
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Familiarity with SKM or ETAP
• Experience with AGi32 or Visual lighting software
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems
• Exposure to PLC and SCADA systems
• Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements
• Construction-phase support experience
• Field investigation and site assessment experience

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, 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, 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 $74,700.00 to $116,700.00. 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 September 25, 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.