Senior Water Electrical Engineer; Northern & Southern California

Senior Water Electrical Engineer (Northern & Southern California)

Job posted on January 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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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.

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At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future-today.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer based out of Northern or Southern California, you will prepare detailed electrical power systems design for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump station rehabilitation, and greenfield projects with minimum supervision. You will work with project managers, design staff including electrical engineers, cost estimators, designers, drafters, and other engineering disciplines to provide quality work on schedule and within budget.

We partner across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. You will engage with these teams to deliver solutions to our clients.

This role offers career growth opportunities for managing electrical specific task/projects as well as participating in projects utilizing various delivery methods to create world class designs meeting our clients' needs. 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.

• Designing of electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities
• Preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects
• Electrical systems include low- and medium-voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, UPS, and batteries
• Applying knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry
• Engaging several different assignments simultaneously
• Developing basis of design report, One-Line Diagrams, Motor Control Diagrams, Panel Schedules, Conduit Routing, Load Calculations, and Voltage Drop Calculations as well coordinate with the Electric Utility Company for new services as needed
• Utilizing lighting software to perform calculations and provide photometrics
• Performing power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash and competent in equipment sizing, grounding, and relay coordination
• Engaging in quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water market
• Performing field visits and conduct site investigations for public and private clients
• Providing services during construction including submittal reviews, response to Contractor’s request for information, review and approval of change orders, and preparation of record drawings
• Helping with pursuits and proposals
• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams across multiple office locations
• Mentoring junior staff
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered California Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) with ability to reciprocate as needed
• Minimum of 15 years of experience related to water industry in electrical engineering role
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of AGi
  32 or Visual Lighting Software
• Working knowledge of SKM or ETAP
• Experience working with Permitting review agencies
• Strong…