Electrical Lead, Water/Wastewater—Hybrid Design‑Build

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Discipline Lead to provide technical leadership for electrical systems across water and wastewater facilities in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience focused on large and complex projects, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Responsibilities include leading engineering teams, overseeing design, and ensuring project delivery excellence. Jacobs offers a competitive salary range of $135,000.00 to $195,000.00 and a hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience focused on water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams while ensuring high-quality, code-compliant designs.
• Strong background in large scale complex water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction and delivery excellence for electrical systems across water and wastewater facilities.
• Oversee the development of electrical power distribution systems and ensure integrated designs.
• Mentor and develop teams of supporting electrical engineers and designers.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Team leadership

Client engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Discipline Lead to provide technical leadership for electrical systems across water and wastewater facilities in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience focused on large and complex projects, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Responsibilities include leading engineering teams, overseeing design, and ensuring project delivery excellence. Jacobs offers a competitive salary range of $135,000.00 to $195,000.00 and a hybrid working policy.