Associate Electrical Engineer - Power

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today.

As an Electrical Engineer in our New York office you will be joining a team that provides a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design. Our diverse range of skills include medium voltage to low voltage power distribution system design, power studies (short circuit, coordination and & arc flash), lighting design, transportation and aviation infrastructure fire and life safety systems, water/wastewater facilities, mission critical environments and renewable energy infrastructure.

While working in this role you’ll be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously including design, perform calculations, prepare contract drawings and specifications and prepare basis of design reports. Part of the role includes delegating work to junior staff and overseeing drawings, specifications and calculations to ensure they meet applicable codes and project requirements. As an associate electrical engineer, you will also attend client meetings during which you will interface with contractors and vendors without minimal supervision.

Some of the experience you will need to draw on are:

Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including power, emergency power systems, batteries, lighting, fire alarm and signaling systems

From planning studies to final design, the associate electrical engineer will lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects

Design lighting systems including associated control systems

Prepare load analysis for each stage of design

Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings

Prepare basis of design reports and technical specifications for the project

Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry

Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment

Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and with project architects across multiple locations

Manage several different assignments simultaneously

Work with a Senior Level Electrical Engineer for quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates

Mentor junior staff

Design your 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.

Here's what you'll need

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or other applied technical disciplines related to the built environment.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive project management experience, including demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and administer design and construction contracts in an owner-side, consulting, or public-sector environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, correspondence, and presentation materials.

• Experience in client service and stakeholder management, including coordination with diverse internal and external parties.

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a variety of project management and document control tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, MS Project), primarily for project oversight, coordination, and reporting.

• Demonstrated flexibility and situational awareness, with the ability to adapt to changing project conditions and stakeholder needs.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment, document decisions, and escalate issues appropriately within established governance structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer, EIT, or CCM

• Experience in the southeast US construction industry

• Excellent written communications skills

• Experience managing consultants and contractors in an owner-side or oversight role.

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.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

105,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

160,000.00

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 $105,000.00 to $160,000.00. 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 December 08, 2025. 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Bronx	New York	United States
Brooklyn	New York	United States
Syracuse	New York	United States
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Wethersfield	Connecticut	United States
New York	New York	United States
New York	New York	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States