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Electrical Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Jacobs

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/26/2026

Compensation

$74,700 - $116,700 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Electrical Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on the design and delivery of innovative infrastructure projects related to water and wastewater facilities. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop electrical power and control system designs for municipal treatment plants and pump stations. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and technical skill development while contributing to projects from planning through construction support. Collaboration with senior engineers and project managers will be key as you progressively take ownership of project tasks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 2+ years of electrical engineering experience
  • 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 and pump stations.
  • Prepare engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams and motor control schematics.
  • 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.
  • 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 and load flow evaluations.
  • Conduct field investigations and site visits to verify existing conditions.
  • Support construction-phase services including submittal reviews and change orders.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple office locations.

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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