Senior Water Electrical Engineer; Northern & Southern California

Senior Water Electrical Engineer (Northern & Southern California)

Jacobs invites experienced electrical engineers to join our Water & Wastewater team in California. In this role you will design and oversee electrical power systems, ensuring quality, compliance, and project delivery across our water and wastewater operations.

$132,900 – $251,150 per year

• Design electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities
• Prepare contract documents, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects
• Develop low‑ and medium‑voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, UPS, and batteries
• Apply electrical engineering principles, codes, and industry best practices
• Engage in multiple assignments simultaneously
• Create basis of design reports, one‑line diagrams, motor control diagrams, panel schedules, conduit routing, load calculations, and voltage drop calculations; coordinate with utility companies for new services
• Utilize lighting software for calculations and photometrics
• Perform power‑system studies: load flow, short‑circuit, coordination, arc flash, equipment sizing, grounding, and relay coordination
• Ensure quality control and assurance of engineering plans, specifications, and estimates
• Conduct field visits and site investigations for public and private clients
• Provide construction support: submittal reviews, responses to RFI, change‑order evaluation, and record drawings
• Assist with pursuits and proposals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations
• Mentor junior staff
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving, self‑motivation, and teamwork skills
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered California Professional Electrical Engineer (PE), able to reciprocate as needed
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the water industry’s electrical engineering role
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Proficiency in AGi
  32 or Visual Lighting Software
• Proficiency in SKM or ETAP
• Experience with permitting review agencies
• Strong time‑management skills
• Strong understanding of NEC and NFPA 820
• Familiarity with IEEE color book series
• Strong analytical, conceptual, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel and management
• Team‑environment perseverance and self‑motivation with minimal supervision

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience designing and delivering municipal water and wastewater projects (design‑bid‑build, design‑build, or alternative delivery methods)
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD and/or Micro Station, and Revit MEP
• Knowledge of Title 24 compliance for electrical distribution and lighting
• Field investigation and startup experience

Jacobs offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and additional rewards such as performance bonuses and stock opportunities.

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.