What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Electrical Engineer (Energy/Power) position at Jacobs?
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
As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. We have many opportunities for those with an interest in power system planning, renewable energy, power generation and distribution. Under the guidance of professional engineers and other senior technical staff you will provide solutions to some of our clients’ most pressing challenges.
Some of the tasks you can expect to work on in this position are condition assessment of existing systems, feasibility and master plan studies and detailed design and construction oversite for power generation facilities, distribution systems and substations. You will also produce electrical calculations, reports and construction document packages that will be utilized for bidding and construction. Expect to increase your modeling skills while modeling complex power systems to evaluate load flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash hazards and to develop relay protection strategies. Additional design activities will include lightning protection systems and grounding. You will also develop procurement specifications for a broad range of electrical equipment and materials to be installed on construction projects.
You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
Your impact
As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. We have many opportunities for those with an interest in power system planning, renewable energy, power generation and distribution. Under the guidance of professional engineers and other senior technical staff you will provide solutions to some of our clients’ most pressing challenges.
Some of the tasks you can expect to work on in this position are condition assessment of existing systems, feasibility and master plan studies and detailed design and construction oversite for power generation facilities, distribution systems and substations. You will also produce electrical calculations, reports and construction document packages that will be utilized for bidding and construction. Expect to increase your modeling skills while modeling complex power systems to evaluate load flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash hazards and to develop relay protection strategies. Additional design activities will include lightning protection systems and grounding. You will also develop procurement specifications for a broad range of electrical equipment and materials to be installed on construction projects.
You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program is required
- Must have strong analytical, conceptual, technical writing and presentation skills
- Previous relevant intern experience is preferred
- Experience with 3D modeling and viewing software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx, Revit and NavisWorks
- System modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar modeling software
