
Electrical Engineer - Cities & Places
Jacobs
The Role
Overview
Design and lead electrical systems for urban infrastructure and critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- load studies
- equipment selection
- lighting design
- energy compliance
- technical lead
- team collaboration
Tasks
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and architects. -Champion a culture of safety, quality, and inclusivity. -Prepare energy compliance documentation and basis of design reports. -Conduct load studies, short circuit analyses, and arc flash evaluations. -Select appropriate equipment and fixtures for building systems. -Design and calculate lighting systems and controls. -Serve as a technical lead on projects within the electrical discipline.
Requirements
- 5-10 yrs
- electrical codes
- autocad
- revit
- pe license
- leadership
What You Bring
-5-10 years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer -In-depth knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NFPA 70, 70E, 72, 101, 110, IEEE, ASHRAE) -Your Expertise Our Electrical Engineers contribute to a wide range of integrated design projects, including power system planning, distribution, and lighting design. You'll work on diverse projects spanning data centers, educational facilities, healthcare, life sciences, industrial complexes, and aviation sectors. -Familiarity with AutoCAD -Excellent communication and organizational skills -Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering -Proficiency in short circuit coordination studies and arc flash analysis using SKM or Easy Power -Working knowledge of telecommunications, fire alarm, and security systems -OSHPD experience -Proficiency in Revit, or BIM software -Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within one year -Proven project leadership capabilities
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Benefits
-Higher Education facilities
The Company
About Jacobs
-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Cybersecurity and Operational Technology
