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Jacobs · 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

positionRichmond, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $170K/yr

Jacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for sustainable cities and environments. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Professional Engineer to lead design efforts on complex water and wastewater utility projects, focusing on electrical distribution systems and ensuring high-quality project outcomes.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote
Hiring Manager
Austin Dettmer
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Responsibilities

Utilize their design expertise to dream big ideas on various and complex water and wastewater utility projects
Lead our team members, and coordinate interdisciplinary work between teammates, for both local and remote projects
Generate and review electrical equipment drawings, specifications, and approving vendor submittals
Assist in a proactive manner on internal as well as external business opportunities
Supporting and engaging with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.) licenseElectrical system designLowMedium voltage distributionElectrical codes knowledgeElectrical system testingArc flash experienceInstrumentationControl designLEED experienceRenewable energy systems

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states
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 (NEC) and NFPA requirements
Hands-on knowledge and design proficiency in electrical standards, codes, and vendor equipment options
Electrical system testing and commissioning experience
Arc flash experience
Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements

Preferred

Instrumentation and Control system design experience
LEED or similar sustainability experience
Experience with renewable energy systems like wind and solar

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock

Company

Jacobs

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Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
dateFounded in 1947
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.jacobs.com

H1B Sponsorship

Jacobs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (6)
2022 (13)
2021 (11)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.1B
2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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