Transportation Electrical Engineer

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As our infrastructure ages and the world population increases, Jacobs’ worldwide staff of professionals use new technology and expertise to develop innovative solutions to address future transportation demand. Coupled with today’s challenge to decarbonize our planet and fund projects, our people are engaged with a variety of creative projects to implement these innovative solutions.

We are seeking a collaborative Transportation Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems that support modern transportation infrastructure. This role focuses on intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic signals, lighting, EV charging infrastructure, and other emerging technologies. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering expertise with an understanding of transportation systems to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across roads, bridges, tunnels, and public transit networks.

The Transportation Electrical Engineer will lead and support projects from concept through completion, utilizing advanced design and analysis software, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and integrating new technologies—such as smart sensors and connected mobility systems—to support the future of transportation.

This position can be located in any Jacobs office in Florida.

• Lead and support projects from concept through completion, using design and analysis software and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for ITS, traffic signals, lighting, EV charging infrastructure, and related technologies.
• Integrate new technologies such as smart sensors and connected mobility systems to support safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver transportation projects across roads, bridges, tunnels, and public transit networks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, preferably supporting transportation, ITS, or signal systems projects.
• Proficiency with electrical analysis tools, CADD platforms, data analytics, and a solid understanding of electrical/electronic systems for ITS and traffic signal infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for traffic signals, LED roadway/area lighting, smart signage, and power distribution networks.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site assessments (up to 30% within the Southeast region).

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related advanced technical discipline.
• Experience with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including system planning, power distribution considerations, and integration with transportation networks.
• Prior design experience with state Departments of Transportation, regional planning organizations, or transit agencies, demonstrating familiarity with public-sector standards, procedures, and permitting processes.

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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance…