Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist - Southeast Region

Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist - Southeast Region

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.

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At Jacobs, we’re redefining what’s possible. Through our operations and maintenance services, we help municipal clients operate safely and efficiently empowering communities to focus on what matters most: people. Join us and be part of a team that delivers innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow.

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

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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.

The base salary range for this position is $78,600.00 to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.