Mid-Level Water Electrical Engineer

Jacobs; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Potential bonuses & merit increases

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer based in California (prefer Sacramento) to design electrical power systems for water and wastewater facilities, perform load calculations, one-line diagrams, and coordinate with utility providers.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with multi-discipline teams across offices, ensure NEC/NFPA 820 compliance, and support construction through submittals and field reviews. The role offers growth and a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• California PE license or ability to reciprocate required.
• 8-10 years in electrical engineering for water/wastewater or similar industrials.
• Proficiency with Word & Excel; lighting software proficiency.
• Experience with NEC and NFPA 820; familiarity with IEEE color book.
• Ability to mentor staff and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater facilities.
• Prepare contract documents, plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Develop One-Line Diagrams, Load Calculations, and Coordination studies.
• Coordinate with Electric Utility for new services as needed.
• Perform field visits, site investigations, and construction support.
• Mentor junior staff and work with multi-discipline teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

NEC knowledge

Quality control

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Load calculations

Project coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

California Professional Electrical Engineer (PE)

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit MEP

Bluebeam Revu

AGi32

Visual Lighting Software

SKM

ETAP

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-Level Electrical Engineer based out of California, 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
• Engaging several different assignments simultaneously.
• 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.
• Mentoring junior staff
• 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.

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 time management skills
• 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.

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.