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Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Jacobs

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$74,700 - $116,700 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 89·New hires 39·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The Electrical Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on designing and delivering innovative infrastructure projects related to water and wastewater facilities. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop electrical power and control system designs for various municipal projects. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and technical skill development while contributing to essential infrastructure that serves communities. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers and project managers, progressively taking ownership of project tasks and client interactions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3+ years of electrical engineering experience
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
  • Desire to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
  • Experience with low-voltage electrical power systems
  • Basic understanding of medium-voltage electrical systems
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards
  • Familiarity with electrical calculations and design fundamentals
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in collaborative environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, motor control schematics, panel schedules, load calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit/cable routing plans, and equipment layouts.
  • Assist with the development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and Basis of Design reports.
  • Support electrical system design including low-voltage and medium-voltage power systems, motor controls, lighting systems, standby power systems, UPS systems, and battery systems.
  • Coordinate with utility providers for new electrical services and service modifications.
  • Utilize lighting software to perform photometric calculations and lighting layouts.
  • Support electrical system studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow evaluations.
  • Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify existing conditions.
  • Support construction-phase services including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, and record drawings.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple office locations.
  • Support QA/QC efforts on engineering deliverables.
  • Continue developing technical expertise and progress toward PE licensure.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

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