Entry-Level Electrical Engineer — Water & Wastewater | Hybrid

Jacobs; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Water team in California. You will work on projects delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater solutions while collaborating with experienced engineers and professionals.

Responsibilities include designing electrical systems and construction documents, performing power studies, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role offers a hybrid work model and exposure to project management and client interactions.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and broaden knowledge base.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical engineering designs and construction documents, including single-line diagrams, installation details, electrical room layouts, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, grounding systems, lighting designs, and power distribution plans.
• Support power system studies, including short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analyses.
• Coordinate designs with process, civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation & controls disciplines.
• Support selection and specification of electrical equipment including MV/LV power distribution, MCCs, generators, VFDs, and other critical infrastructure.
• Participate in field investigations, condition assessments, startup activities, and commissioning support.
• Gain exposure to project management, client interaction, multidisciplinary coordination, and industry-standard design software

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Ability to learn quickly

Collaboration and teamwork

Foundational understanding of power/e‑

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Water team in California. You will work on projects delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater solutions while collaborating with experienced engineers and professionals.

Responsibilities include designing electrical systems and construction documents, performing power studies, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role offers a hybrid work model and exposure to project management and client interactions.