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.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Water/Wastewater) to join our Canadian Electrical & Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) team in Calgary. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, project delivery oversight, and subject matter expertise for the planning, design, and execution of electrical systems for municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities, as well as other infrastructure and building projects.
You will lead the design development, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered electrical systems including medium-voltage power distribution up to 25kV, low-voltage distribution systems, motor control centers, standby and emergency power generation systems, grounding and lightning protection systems, lighting and controls, telecommunications and security infrastructure, fire alarm systems, and process electrical systems. Project types will primarily include water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, and related infrastructure, while also supporting transportation, industrial, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical design and engineering activities for complex water and wastewater treatment projects from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction support.
- Serve as Electrical Discipline Lead on multidisciplinary projects, coordinating with project managers, clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior and intermediate electrical engineers, designers, and drafters.
- Review and approve electrical calculations, equipment selections, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Lead the development of electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination analyses.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, construction documents, bid packages, and engineering reports.
- Provide quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, standards, and company procedures.
- Coordinate design integration with process, mechanical, structural, civil, and instrumentation/control disciplines.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, budgeting, and client presentations.
- Participate in client meetings and act as a trusted technical advisor for electrical systems in water and wastewater facilities.
- Support construction services activities, including shop drawing reviews, site inspections, responses to RFIs, commissioning support, and startup assistance.
- Establish and maintain project-specific CAD/Revit standards, drawing quality procedures, and engineering best practices.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and efficient project delivery.
