Sr. Electrical Engineer

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 a Sr. 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

We're looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer for our Columbus, OH office to execute exciting and challenging projects throughout the region. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, 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 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

• 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 and arc flash

• Have competency in equipment sizing, grounding, and relay coordination

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states (or ability to obtain PE license within one year of hire)

• Substantial years of experience in professional design of electrical systems associated with water projects

• Low and medium voltage power distribution experience

• Solid understanding of applicable industry electrical codes, and standard practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA requirements

• Hands-on knowledge and design proficiency in electrical standards, codes, and vendor equipment options

• Electrical system testing and commissioning experience

• Proficiency with NFPA 820 requirements

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Instrumentation and Control system design experience

• Experience with LEED certification or similar sustainability experience

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