What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer (Water) position at Jacobs?
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 turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Electrical Engineer. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water challenges locally and worldwide.
At Jacobs, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities to grow your career and achieve success as an engineer in our water group. We work on a diverse range of projects, from major programs like the City of San Francisco Biosolids Improvement Project to smaller utilities with unique needs. Our portfolio includes some of the largest design-build projects in the water market, as well as traditional design-bid-build projects. ([1] ) You’ll collaborate with top talent at a company consistently ranked #1 globally by Engineering News Record (ENR) in water / wastewater treatment and conveyance. This environment will allow you to expand your experience and develop your portfolio on some of the nation’s most significant projects. You’ll be involved in every project phase, from design to construction support, and gain hands-on experience through onsite startups. With the deepest technical resources in the industry at your disposal, you’ll have unparalleled support to help you succeed and grow in your career.
To excel in this role, you should have experience leading designs for water and wastewater treatment facility expansions, pump station rehabilitations, greenfield projects, and electrical equipment replacement projects. You will work with project managers, support staff including electrical engineers, cost estimators, designers, drafters, and other engineering disciplines to provide quality work on schedule and within budget. This role offers career growth opportunities for managing electrical specific 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.
We'll Expect You To :
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 and control, 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 the electrical engineering industry.
Manage several different assignments simultaneously.
Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water market.
Perform power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash evaluations and relay coordination preferred.
Provide equipment sizing and grounding design.
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.
Collaborate with our global team across different time zones and occasionally work non-traditional hours to effectively connect with international colleagues to support our local clients.
Develop basis of design reports.
Prepare proposals and interview with clients.
Mentor junior staff.
The range below, reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for the position across all listed California geocode locations.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Registered California professional electrical engineer with ability to reciprocate as needed, or licensure in another state with ability to obtain a California PE within 6 months.
8 years of experience related to water industry in electrical engineering role.
Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
Experience working with Permitting review agencies.
Experience leading electrical discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
Strong time management skills.
Strong understanding of NEC and NFPA 820.
Familiarity with IEEE color book series.
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.
Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ideally, you'll also have :
Experience in designing and delivering municipal water and wastewater treatment projects via different delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, or other alternatives).
Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and / or Microstation.
Knowledge of Revit MEP.
Knowledge of AGi32 or Visual Lighting Software.
Experience in the use of SKM or ETAP.
Experience in California’s Title 24 compliance for electrical distribution and lighting.
Field investigative and startup experience.
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