Electrical Engineer; Water​/Wastewater

Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to join our Canadian Electrical and I&C team in Burnaby . By joining us you will help provide technical support, with some opportunities to lead, in the design development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems or products for building electrical systems, such as electrical power distribution up to 25 kV and low voltage for controls, emergency and standby generation systems, lighting and lighting controls, telecommunications and security infrastructure, life safety systems, and fire alarm and detection systems.

Building types will include water / wastewater treatment, transportation, industrial, commercial, institutional, educational, etc.

You will continue to gain an understanding of all phases of construction document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, as you help to prepare technical specifications and documents for bidding and construction and while supporting and mentoring under Electrical discipline leads or Quality Control reviewers on various projects.

During your time with us, you will complete quality audits as well as perform design and delivery coordination with project discipline leads and project managers for interference checking and quality control and develop project/client specific CADD standards, CADD checklist, and drawing production quality control/assurance procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer license required
• At least 4 years of related working experience in a design/consulting environment in Electrical engineering preferred
• At least 4 years of design experience building electrical systems in Canada
• At least 2 years of design experience in infrastructure (water/wastewater) electrical systems in Canada required
• Solid knowledge and application of the building electrical requirements per building codes, energy codes, and other related standards such as NFPA standards and IEEE & CSA standards
• Experience in building electrical systems design for commercial, water/wastewater treatment, transportation, office, retail, hospitality, educational, institutional, industrial, and other similar building types preferred
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams
• Passionate about buildings and construction

• Knowledge of Electrical design software (AGI
  32i, SKM, or Etap)
• Knowledge of Revit
• LEED Accredited Professional or LEED Green Associate. ISI Envision
• Design of electrical system in water and wastewater treatment plants

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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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