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Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team to provide engineering, design and consulting services in support of our southeast water/wastewater/water resource clients. The Jacobs team is the largest water practice in the Atlanta market with a team of 125 determined, high-performing individuals working with most major metro-area clients on a vast array of projects. You will engage on a variety of project assignments and serve our municipal, federal, industrial and other clients. This position is required to review planning/study documents, preliminary designs, detailed designs, plan reviews, and on-site observations and provide technical support to senior staff. You will work on a wide variety of tasks both independently and with peers in the Atlanta, GA office and throughout the company. This is a great opportunity for your professional and personal growth as you dive into our diverse and fast-paced office and expansive portfolio of projects.

• Researching, developing, designing, and selecting a variety of equipment, components, products, and electrical systems for municipal water and wastewater needs

• Evaluate desired goals of systems and developing, designing, or selecting the required equipment, and power supply and controls to achieve them

• Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of electrical equipment and systems for municipal applications

• Reviews Arc Flash assessments

• Prepares and reviews specifications and maintenance and operating instructions for electrical equipment

• Develops one-line diagrams and control schematics

• Develops medium and low voltage power distribution/supply systems and backup power generation systems

• Selection and layout of equipment, power distribution system load calculations, layout of interior and underground electrical distribution, grounding, and selection of variable frequency drives

• Design of facility wiring and lighting for process equipment rooms and administrative spaces

• Design knowledge of instrumentation and control systems

• Participates in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects

• Advises on activities to ensure that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements

• Maintains effective communication with project team members

• May direct and coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations, start-ups and commissioning services

• Review of record drawings and onsite verification of electric panels and wiring

• Assessments and impacts associated with during modifications to existing electrical systems

• May use computer-assisted engineering and design software such as AutoCAD or Micro Station and SKM Power Tools for Windows to perform engineering tasks

• Responsible for performing all designated aspects of engineering, design and assessments

• Works with and supports senior discipline experts in offices throughout the Southeastern United States under minimal supervision, work is reviewed for adequacy on completion

• Provide some technical guidance to less experienced design and engineering personnel

Here’s what you’ll need :

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Engineer-in-training/Fundamentals of Engineering license

• At least 5 years relevant professional experience in Electrical Engineering

• Working knowledge and familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC) and requirements

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license

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