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

Electrical Engineer:
Energy and Power (Gainesville, FL or Southeast USA) 29605

$/yr - $/yr

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.

• Provide feasibility studies, construction documents, and construction oversight for energy projects.
• Communicate and problem‑solve with clients and team members.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to explore innovative solutions.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 4 years of design/consulting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop design calculations, construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minor supervision after guidance from the lead engineer.

• 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navis Works.
• Power system modeling using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar.
• Experience with power distribution systems and microgrids.
• Experience on power generation projects exceeding 10 MW.
• HV or MV substations.
• Renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, etc.).
• 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).

Professional Engineer (PE) OR the ability to obtain a PE within 1 year, preferred.

We value collaboration and trust that personal interactions are crucial for client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows you to split your week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver your best work. 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.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, a deferred compensation plan, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) 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 bonus and stock.

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