Electrician (Treatment Plant and Pump Stations) - Waterbury, CT

Jacobs; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs in Waterbury, CT is seeking a licensed Electrician to join our operations team at the water treatment and pump stations. You will install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical equipment, control systems and instrumentation to keep facilities running safely and efficiently.

The role requires a current Electrician license and an E1 license, a valid driver's license, and CMMS proficiency. On-site work with a strong safety culture; salary ranges from $74,880 to $87,360 and relates to

Qualifications

• Must have a current Electrician license and demonstrated experience as a Licensed Electrician directly associated with the duties listed.
• Must possess and maintain an E1 electrical license (Jacobs will reimburse for continuing education and license renewal).
• Must possess and maintain valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance and repair of low/medium voltage equipment, pumps, motors and related control and process equipment.
• Repair and maintain all facility electrical wiring and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes using appropriate hand and electrician’s tools
• Install, troubleshoot and repair VFD’s, Motor Soft Starts, and MCC starter buckets.
• Perform installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical systems involving process controlled and operational equipment.
• Install and repairs electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment
• Repair and maintain major equipment such as motors, generators, and electrical control systems
• Test defective equipment to determine the cause of malfunction or failure using standard electrical test equipment
• Observe functioning of installed facility equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement
• Inspect circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding and repair or rewire plant and pump station equipment systems according to state building codes and safety regulations
• Plan layout of new wiring installations.
• Inspect all equipment on a regularly scheduled basis; meet all requirements of the established preventive maintenance program.
• Prepare and maintain necessary records/work order to support all maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrician license

E1 license (reimbursement)

Driver's license

CMMS proficiency

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

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

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Plant and Pump Stations Electrician, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in Waterbury, CT, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the maintenance team to install, maintain, repair, upgrade, and troubleshoot all electrical equipment, control systems, and instrumentation, at the treatment plant and pump stations.

Electrical and mechanical primaries duties include but are not limited to

• Perform installation, maintenance and repair of low/medium voltage equipment, pumps, motors and related control and process equipment.
• Repair and maintain all facility electrical wiring and fixtures in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes using appropriate hand and electrician’s tools
• Install, troubleshoot and repair VFD’s, Motor Soft Starts, and MCC starter buckets.
• Perform installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical systems involving process controlled and operational equipment.
• Install and repairs electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment
• Repair and maintain major equipment such as motors, generators, and electrical control systems
• Test defective equipment to determine the cause of malfunction or failure using standard electrical test equipment
• Observe functioning of installed facility equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement
• Inspect circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding and repair or rewire plant and pump station equipment systems according to state building codes and safety regulations
• Plan layout of new wiring installations.
• Inspect all equipment on a regularly scheduled basis; meet all requirements of the established preventive maintenance program.
• Prepare and maintain necessary records/work order to support all maintenance activities.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

#OMFS #BIA #OurJacobs #BoldlyMovingForward #ChallengeAccepted

Here's what you'll need

• Must have a current Electrician license and demonstrated experience as a Licensed Electrician directly associated with the duties listed above.
• Must possess and maintain an E1 electrical license (Jacobs will reimburse for continuing education and license renewal).
• Must possess and maintain valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to be on-call.
• Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft.

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

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 $74,880.00 to $87,360.00; 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 August 31, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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.