Electrical Engineer

Job Posting: Electrical Engineer

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

Requirements

• 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

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.