Electrical Engineer

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle—always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look ahead with optimism, staying focused on making a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Florida-based team in Orlando or Miami , supporting complex, high-impact projects that are central to our clients’ operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects including commercial retail renovations, fleet and maintenance facilities, community centers, aviation projects, transportation and rail facilities, and municipal infrastructure.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of reliable, code-compliant electrical power systems supporting construction and infrastructure projects. You will be involved from early design through construction, ensuring systems are practical, buildable, and aligned with project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical engineering design for power distribution systems in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects
• Develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules, feeder sizing, and equipment layouts for new and renovation projects
• Design electrical systems including switchgear, switchboards, transformers, panelboards, and feeders up to 600V
• Perform load calculations, short circuit, and coordination studies using SKM, EasyPower, or similar tools
• Prepare construction documents (plans, details, and specifications) using AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM platforms
• Coordinate closely with civil, mechanical, structural, and architectural teams to ensure constructability and code compliance
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and support field coordination
• Identify and communicate design issues, conflicts, and scope changes proactively

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 4+ years of experience in electrical power and construction design
• FE exam passed or ability to pass within 6 months of hire
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with electrical analysis software (SKM PTW, EasyPower, or similar)
• Working knowledge of the NEC and applicable building codes
• Experience with power systems ranging from low-voltage control (24V) to 600V, 3-phase distribution
• Familiarity with construction documents and field coordination

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with Revit and BIM coordination workflows
• Exposure to construction administration (RFIs, submittals, site support)
• Experience working in active/operational facilities and renovation projects
• Understanding of utility coordination (service applications, transformers, fault current data, etc.)
• Strong communication and coordination skills across disciplines and with contractors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in developing toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

69,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

92,000.00

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 $69,500.00 to $92,000.00. 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 April 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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
Miami	Florida	United States
Orlando	Florida	United States