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Jacobs Electrical Engineer / Lighting Designer in Herndon, Virginia
Your Impact:
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.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in creating innovative electrical systems which transfer to sustainability solutions, then Jacobs is where you belong.
Our team of multi-disciplinary experts is seeking an experienced Electrical Professional Engineer who will utilize their design expertise to dream big ideas on various and complex water and wastewater utility projects. We’d rely on your collaboration skills to lead our team members, and coordinate interdisciplinary work between teammates, for both local and remote projects.
The projects associated with this position will focus on electrical distribution systems primarily for water and wastewater treatment facilities, which typically include process treatment structures and buildings. By you taking the lead with generating and reviewing electrical equipment drawings, specifications, and approving vendor submittals we will continue to ensure the solid relationship our clients have come to expect from Jacobs. You’ll also assist in a proactive manner with internal as well as external business opportunities.
You will also have opportunities to focus on lighting design for various buildings and other infrastructure-related projects in close coordination with other disciplines while using AGI32and Visual software,
You will be responsible for generating project documents including drawings using Revit, AutoCAD and MicroStation software.
At Jacobs, we’re expanding the limits of what’s possible today and creating a brighter future for everyone. Let's see the big impacts we can make, together!
Here’s what you’ll need :
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states
5 years of experience in professional design of electrical systems, preferably 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
Experience with AGI32
Experience with BIM/CAD programs such as MicroStation, AECOSim, AutoCAD and Revit
Good oral and written communication skills to work with multi-discipline teams across multiple office locations
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Instrumentation and Control system design experience
LEED or similar sustainable design experience
Experience with renewable energy systems like wind and solar
Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
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