Senior Electrical Engineer

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 experienced Electrical Professional 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 distribution systems primarily for water and wastewater treatment-related facilities which typically include process treatment structures and buildings. 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 as well as 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!

• Be responsible for design and specification of electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities
• From planning studies to final design, the senior electrical engineer will lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects
• Electrical systems include low- and medium-voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, UPS, and batteries
• Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry
• Manages several different assignments simultaneously
• Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water
• Perform power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash and competent in equipment sizing, grounding, and relay coordination preferred.
• 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
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams across multiple office locations
• Develop basis of design reports and technical memorandums
• Mentor junior staff
• All other duties as assigned

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states
• 10 years of experience in professional design & preparing contract documents for complex electrical systems associated with water projects
• Low and medium voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency power systems, and control schematics experience
• Develop basis of design reports and technical memorandums
• Solid understanding of applicable industry electrical codes, and standard practices, including the National Electrical (NEC) and NFPA requirements
• Hands-on knowledge and design proficiency in electrical standards, codes, and vendor equipment options
• Electrical system testing and commissioning experience
• Arc flash experience
• Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program experience (BIM is a plus)
• Instrumentation and Control system design experience
• Experience with industrial PLC hardware implementation (Allen Bradley, Modicon, Siemens)
• Experience with LEED certification or similar sustainability experience
• Experience with renewable energy systems like wind and solar

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

145,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

195,000.00

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, 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 $145,000.00 to $195,000.00. 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 February 24, 2026. 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Herndon	Virginia	United States
Richmond	Virginia	United States
Virginia Beach	Virginia	United States
Reston	Virginia	United States