Senior Water Electrical Engineer (Northern & Southern California)

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

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 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.

Responsibilities of a Senior Electrical Engineer include but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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.

Here's what you'll need

• 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 of AGi32 or Visual Lighting Software
• Working knowledge of SKM or ETAP
• Experience working with Permitting review agencies
• Strong time management skills
• Strong understanding of NEC and NFPA 820
• Familiarity with IEEE color book series
• Strong analytical, conceptual, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 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 Title 24 compliance for electrical distribution and lighting
• Field investigative and startup experience

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

132,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

251,150.00

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 $132,900.00 to $251,150.00. 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 January 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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
Sacramento	California	United States
San Francisco	California	United States
Oakland	California	United States
San Jose	California	United States
Irvine	California	United States
Los Angeles	California	United States
Pasadena	California	United States
San Diego	California	United States
Ontario	California	United States
Redding	California	United States