Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist - Southwest Region

Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist – Southwest Region

Jacobs is seeking a Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist to support water and wastewater treatment facilities across the Southwest region. This role combines electrical maintenance and instrumentation expertise to ensure reliable operations and compliance with safety standards. Occasional support to other regions may be required.

$85,000 – $116,800 per year

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks including thermography, motor circuit analysis, insulation testing, and UPS load testing.
• Calibrate and maintain flow meters, chemical analyzers, and dosing systems.
• Service MCC buckets, motor starters, panel boards, and electrical motors.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, solar systems, fire controls, and signal devices.
• Maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and telemetry systems; work with SCADA, PLCs, and graphical user interfaces.
• Recommend system modifications to improve efficiency and reduce costs and maintain calibration schedules.
• Assist in planning and executing capital projects involving electrical and SCADA systems; build and install panels in-house when feasible; develop scopes of work, specifications, and drawings; lead meetings to ensure project alignment and timely execution.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in electrical control systems and instrumentation.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions.
• Experience with Maximo CMMS.
• Ability to travel 75% – 85% of the time.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License (preferred).
• Knowledge of water treatment facility systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with safe work practices and applicable regulations.

This is a safety‑sensitive position. Physical demands include standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and working in confined spaces or k environments may include exposure to loud noise, high‑pressure systems, electrical equipment, fumes, and chemicals. Use of PPE is mandatory. The work area can involve indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist, and bend at the waist;

turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height; grasp, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination.

Your health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you. 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 policy, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, 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.