Facilities Electrical Engineer

Facilities Electrical Engineer (31953)

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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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As a facilities electrical engineer, you will work on projects that enable the heart of our client’s semiconductor‑based manufacturing. You and other team members will work closely with client owners in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. In this role you will collaborate with on‑site personnel to support projects of varying size and complexity including assessment of systems, consulting system owners, and analyzing scope requests from stakeholders.

As an Electrical Engineering Professional
, you will be responsible for interacting with the client, contractors, and site personnel in Wilton, Connecticut
. Your job includes designing, developing, evaluating, and preparing recommendations with basis of design (BOD), scope of work (SOW) documents, in addition to design, construction and specifications documents through the positional (programming) process with a team. You will also oversee engineering and construction for the facility power distributions system work (up to 13.8 kV), grounding, lighting, emergency and standby generation systems, life safety systems, and fire alarm and detection systems.

The work will include retrofits of existing building systems as well as new systems.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an ABET accredited university
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering design of building electrical systems, including distribution to end use
• Solid knowledge and application of the electrical requirements per NFPA 70, 70E, 72, 101, 110, building codes, energy codes, and other related standards, such as IEEE and ASHRAE standards
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and leadership experience
• Solid knowledge in practice and procedures for specifications and selection of all types of electrical equipment and hardware
• Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, and other controls applications
• Experience reviewing vendor submittal packages against client requirements and specifications
• Field experience interacting with subcontractors and construction personnel

• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• 5 years of experience as a facility engineer
• Working knowledge of Instrumentation & Controls design‑related deliverables such as P&IDs, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, control narratives, etc.
• Experience with control panel design, including UL508A requirements
• Proficient working knowledge of electrical modeling software, such as SKM Power Tools (PTW), ETap, Easy Power
• Proficient working knowledge of design software, such as AutoCAD, Revit or BIM
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• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Passionate about buildings and construction

This is an on‑site position requiring work to be performed on the client site in Wilton, CT.

Candidate must be willing to commute to the site Monday‑Friday during normal business hours – nominally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some flexibility based on ability of site to support and employee preference.