Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Systems Design

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Holiday leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Henderson, NV, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design detailed electrical power systems for water and wastewater projects, pump stations, and greenfield initiatives, with minimal supervision and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

You will lead preparation of contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates; review submittals and RFIs, perform site visits, support startup activities, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with NFPA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer status.
• 10+ years working experience in the water industry in an electrical engineering role.
• Experience in designing and delivering municipal projects via different delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical power system designs for water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, and greenfield projects.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary work with clients, PMs and design staff.
• Write and edit electrical specifications; select equipment and devices.
• Review submittals, RFIs and change orders; prepare record drawings.
• Assist in startup activities and participate in site visits/inspections.
• Lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Provide QA/QC of electrical plans, specs and estimates in the water market.
• Design low- and medium-voltage power distribution.
• Provide construction support including submittal reviews and change order approvals.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

NFPA standards knowledge

Client coordination

Team mentoring

MS Office & collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

10+ years water industry electrical experience

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

SKM PTW

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Henderson, NV, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design detailed electrical power systems for water and wastewater projects, pump stations, and greenfield initiatives, with minimal supervision and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

You will lead preparation of contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates; review submittals and RFIs, perform site visits, support startup activities, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with NFPA standards.