Mid-Level Water Electrical Engineer

Jacob; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer in California, preferably Sacramento. You will design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities, develop design documents, and coordinate with utilities and teams across offices.

Strong communication and self-motivation are essential. You will engage in field visits, QA/QC, and support construction submittals and change orders, collaborating with multiple disciplines to deliver quality, on-time projects in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• California PE license or ability to reciprocate is required.
• 8–10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Proficient in Word and Excel and electrical design tools.
• Experience with AGi32/Visual Lighting, SKM/ETAP.
• Experience with permitting reviews and NEC/NFPA 820 knowledge.
• IEEE color coding familiarity and design standards.
• Strong analytical, teamwork and self-motivation.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for projects.
• Develop One-Line Diagrams, motor control diagrams and load calculations.
• Coordinate with electrical utility providers for new services.
• Perform field visits and site investigations.
• Assist during construction with submittals and change orders.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams across offices.
• Ensure quality control of plans, specs and estimates.

Skills

Strong analytical

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit MEP

Bluebeam Revu

AGi32

Visual Lighting Software

SKM

ETAP

Word

Excel

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'retransforming intangible ideas into innovative solutionsdesigning the future-today.

As a Mid-LevelElectrical Engineerbased out ofCalifornia, preferrably Sacramento, California, you will prepare detailed electrical detailed electrical power systems design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump station rehabilitation, and greenfield projects with minimum supervision. You will work with project managers, design staff including electrical engineers, cost estimators, designers, drafters, and other engineering disciplines to provide quality work on schedule and within budget. We partner across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. You will engage with these teams to deliver solutions to our clients.

This role offers career growth opportunities for managing electrical specific task/projects as well as participating in projects utilizing various delivery methods to create world class designs meeting our clients' needs. At Jacobs, we're expanding the limits of what's possible today and creating a brighter future for everyone. Let's see the big impacts we can make, together.

Responsibilities of a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer include but are not limited to:

• Designing of electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities
• Preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects
• Electrical systems include low- and medium-voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, UPS, and batteries.
• Applying knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry
• Developing basis of design report, One-Line Diagrams, Motor Control Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Conduit Routing, Load Calculations, and Voltage Drop Calculations as well coordinate with the Electric Utility Company for new services as needed.
• Utilizing lighting software to perform calculations and provide photometrics.
• Performing power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash and competent in equipment sizing, grounding, and relay coordination.
• Engaging in quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water market
• Performing field visits and conduct site investigations for public and private clients.
• Providing services during construction including submittal reviews, response to Contractor's request for information, review and approval of change orders, and preparation of record drawings.
• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams across multiple office locations.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered California Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) with ability to reciprocate as needed.
• 8-10 years of experience in an electrical engineering role related to water, wastewater or similar industrial experience.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of of AGi32 or Visual Lighting Software
• Working knowledge of SKM or ETAP
• Experience working with Permitting review agencies
• Strong understanding of NEC and NFPA 820
• Familiarity with IEEE color book series
• Strong analytical, conceptual, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in designing and delivering municipal water and wastewater treatment projects via different delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, or other alternatives).
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Microstation
• Knowledge of Revit MEP
• Knowledge of Title 24 compliance for electrical distribution and lighting
• Field investigative and startup experience

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for the role across all listed U.S. locations. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

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 $113,100.00 to $213,750.00. 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 October 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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.