Facilities Electrical Engineer

Facilities Electrical Engineer (31953)

Jacobs

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr

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. We apply our expertise and knowledge to transform ideas into realities that change the world for good.

As a facilities electrical engineer, you will work on projects that enable the heart of our client’s semiconductor‑based manufacturing. You and other team members will work closely with client owners in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, collaborating with on‑site personnel to support projects of varying size and complexity, including assessing systems, consulting system owners, and analyzing scope requests from stakeholders.

In this role you will interact with the client, contractors, and site personnel in Wilton, Connecticut. Your job includes designing, developing, evaluating, and preparing recommendations with basis of design (BOD) and scope of work (SOW) documents, and preparing design, construction and specification documents through the programming process with a team.

You will also oversee engineering and construction for the facility power distribution system work (up to 13.8kV), grounding, lighting, emergency and standby generation systems, life safety systems, and fire alarm and detection systems. The work will include retrofits of existing building systems as well as new systems.

• Collaborate with client owners and on‑site personnel.

• Assess system performance and analyze scope requests.

• Design and develop electrical systems and documents (BOD, SOW, specifications).

• Oversee engineering and construction of power distribution, grounding, lighting, emergency generation, life safety, and fire alarm systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an ABET accredited university
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering design of building electrical systems, including distribution to end‑use
• Solid knowledge and application of the electrical requirements per NFPA 70, 70E, 72, 101, 110, building codes, energy codes and related standards such as IEEE and ASHRAE
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and leadership experience
• Solid knowledge of the practice and procedures for specifications and selection of all types of electrical equipment and hardware
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
• Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel

• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• 5 years of experience as a facility engineer
• Working knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls design‑related deliverables such as P&IDs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.
• Experience with control panel design, including UL508A requirements
• Proficient with electrical modeling software such as SKM Power Tools, ETap, Easy Power
• Proficient with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit or BIM
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• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Forward‑thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute innovative ideas
• Passionate about buildings and construction

Location
This is an on‑site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Wilton, CT. Candidates must be willing to commute to the site Monday‑Friday during normal business hours (nominally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) with some flexibility based on site and employee preference.

• Field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction.
• Must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, and lift and carry up to 25 lb.

• Applicant must complete background check, drug…