Electrical Engineer: Energy and Power; Gainesville, FL or Southeast

Electrical Engineer:
Energy and Power (Gainesville, FL or Southeast USA)

Job posted February 25, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Base pay range: $–$ per year. Additional factors such as location, experience, and skills may affect pay.

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.

Electrical Engineer – Energy and Power

These openings provide the opportunity to engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept‑level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true “end‑to‑end” life‑cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Demonstrated abilities include a basic understanding of electrical engineering sciences. Prior experience in consulting and design will be highly regarded.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon providing feasibility studies, construction documents and construction oversight for energy projects. You’ll be expected to possess strong communication and problem‑solving skills. Successful candidates will have a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and the confidence to explore innovative solutions.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related discipline
• At least 4 years of design/consulting experience
• Demonstrated ability for developing design calculations, construction drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently with minor supervision once given guidance by lead engineer
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain PE within 1 year (preferred)

• Experience with 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx and Navis Works
• Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar
• Power distribution systems and microgrids
• Power generation projects exceeding 10 MW capacity
• HV or MV substations
• Renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and other technologies
• Energy storage systems
• Protection and control, SCADA or power system automation
• Campus utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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.