Electrical Engineer

Market Water

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

We share a common purpose - to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in creating innovative electrical systems which transfer to sustainability solutions, then Jacobs is where you belong. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts is seeking an Electrical Engineer who will utilize their design expertise to dream big ideas on various and complex water and wastewater utility projects. We’d rely on your collaboration skills to lead our team members, and coordinate interdisciplinary work between teammates, for both local and remote projects. The projects associated with this position will focus on electrical design primarily for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities. By you taking the lead with generating and reviewing electrical equipment drawings, specifications, and approving vendor submittals, we will continue to ensure the solid relationship our clients have come to expect from Jacobs. You’ll also assist in a proactive manner on internal and external business opportunities. 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!

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer for our Columbus, OH office to execute exciting and challenging projects throughout the region. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

We'll Expect You To:

• Responsible for design and specification of electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities.
• From planning studies to final design, the electrical engineer will lead in preparing contract documents for complex projects.
• Electrical designs including low- and medium-voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, and control schematics.
• Develop basis of design reports and technical memorandums.
• Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to industry standards.
• Solid understanding of applicable industry electrical codes, and standard practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA requirements.
• Knowledge and design proficiency in vendor equipment options.
• Perform power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash.
• Perform field visits and conduct site investigations for public and private clients.
• Provide services during construction including submittal reviews, response to Contractor’s request for information, review and approval of change orders, and preparation of record drawings.
• Manage several different assignments simultaneously.
• Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams across multiple office locations.
• Mentor junior staff.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in OH and ability to be licensed in multiple states (or ability to obtain PE license within one year of hire).
• 5 to 15 years of experience in professional design of electrical systems associated with water and wastewater projects.
• Electrical system commissioning experience.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program experience in REVIT, and AutoCAD.
• Instrumentation and Control system design experience.
• Experience with industrial PLC hardware implementation (Allen Bradley, Modicon, or Siemens for example).
• Experience in design of SCADA systems.
• Experience with LEED certification or similar sustainability experience.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 100,300.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 140,000.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $100,300.00 to $140,000.00. 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 August 01, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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