Job description
The Sr. Electrical Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on designing innovative electrical systems for water and wastewater utility projects. The team is composed of multi-disciplinary experts dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that transform communities. This position requires collaboration with team members and coordination of interdisciplinary work for both local and remote projects. The engineer will lead the preparation of contract documents and ensure quality control for complex electrical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states or ability to obtain PE license within one year of hire
- Substantial years of experience in professional design of electrical systems associated with water projects
- Low and medium voltage power distribution experience
- Solid understanding of applicable industry electrical codes and standard practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA requirements
- Hands-on knowledge and design proficiency in electrical standards, codes, and vendor equipment options
- Electrical system testing and commissioning experience
- Proficiency with NFPA 820 requirements
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for design and specification of electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities.
- Lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects.
- Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines.
- Manage several different assignments simultaneously.
- Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water market.
- Perform power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash.
- Conduct field visits and site investigations for public and private clients.
- Provide services during construction including submittal reviews and response to Contractor’s requests for information.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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