Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist - Northwest Region

Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist - Northwest Region

Base pay range: $85,000.00/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.

Jacobs is seeking a Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist to support water and wastewater treatment facilities across the Northwest 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.

• Perform PM/PdM 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
• Replace and repair instrumentation and control components

• Maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and telemetry systems
• Work with SCADA systems, PLCs, and graphical user interfaces
• Recommend system modifications to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintain calibration schedules and detailed repair records

• 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

Bring your team‑focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

This is a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to project sites.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Experience with Maximo CMMS
• Strong background in electrical control systems and instrumentation
• Ability to travel 75% – 85% of the time

• High school diploma or GED
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Knowledge of water treatment facility systems
• 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 a working environment indoors, as well as, outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required.

Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact. Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction.

In an 8‑hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

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.

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.

Job posted on October 03, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.