Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

PPTO policy

Stock options

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer in Sacramento, CA, to design electrical power systems for water and wastewater facilities, including low/high voltage distribution, lighting, UPS, and batteries. You will interact with project teams, prepare contract documents, and engage in field work to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role offers growth in managing electrical tasks/projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating across global teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed PE in California or able to reciprocate.
• 8–10 years of electrical engineering experience in water/wastewater or similar industry.
• Proficient in design software and analysis tools listed above.
• Experience with permitting reviews and NEC/NFPA 820 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems for water/wastewater facilities.
• Prepare contract documents including plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Develop diagrams, load calculations, and coordination with utilities.
• Perform power system studies and arc flash analysis.
• Quality assurance of electrical plans, specs, and estimates.
• Field visits and site investigations, construction support, and RFI responses.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across multi-discipline teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (Registered California Professional Electrical Engineer)

Strong time management

Ability to interface with all levels

Team collaboration

Tools

AGi32

Visual Lighting

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

Microstation

Revit MEP

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer in Sacramento, CA, to design electrical power systems for water and wastewater facilities, including low/high voltage distribution, lighting, UPS, and batteries. You will interact with project teams, prepare contract documents, and engage in field work to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role offers growth in managing electrical tasks/projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating across global teams.