Associate Engineer - Utilities

Industry

Energy

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Your impact

It is an exciting time to be part of Jacobs as our Energy & Power business continues to experience tremendous growth. We are working with established clients across the globe to deliver the Energy Transition. From major renewable energy projects, electrification and decarbonization programs to expand grid capacity, to high voltage interconnectors and offshore grids, we are integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build a cleaner and more resilient energy future.

We are seeking an innovative associate engineer to help us grow and deliver electrical transmission and distribution projects in North America focusing on core clients but exploring new clients as the Energy Transition builds momentum. The role will require consulting directly with clients and providing conceptual studies, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed design. 

Here’s what you’ll need :

The Associate Engineer – Utilities will apply their knowledge of civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering to support Transmission and Distribution (T&D) clients in the planning, positioning/siting, design, construction management, operation, maintenance, and asset management of electrical utility systems. This includes evaluating the interaction between overhead or underground electrical utilities and public or private civil infrastructure. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Building strong client relationships with a variety of clients.
• Attending in-person, field, and on-line meetings with clients to provide management support and engineering guidance to advance design efforts.
• Performing siting, routing, and constructability evaluations to assist in the selection of final routes, required workspaces, construction methods, permitting strategies and construction sequences. 
• Coordinate with GIS and CAD professionals to prepare maps, drawings and other details needed to depict routes, workspaces, access roads, construction details, etc. as needed for permitting, bidding and construction purposes. 
• Coordinating research of utility maps and other as-built records to discover potential conflicts and determine key design parameters. 
• Overseeing the preparation of technical drawings (plan and profile, crossing details, etc.), preparation of estimates of quantities, writing specifications and engineering reports.
• Coordinating field work for data gathering including geotechnical field programs, test pits, utility and topographic surveys and construction observations. 
• Preparing calculations, engineering design plans, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Reviewing design documents from various disciplines for consistency and coordination.
• Engaging in verbal and written communications with the design team and other disciplines.
• Identifying problems, develop appropriate solutions, and request assistance where necessary. 
• Working effectively with multi-disciplinary global project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with proposals and business development
• Contributing to a learning environment, support fellow engineers, with the opportunity to offer mentoring, be mentored and take advantage of career development opportunities. 
• Supporting the team to instill an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and lives Jacobs’ Culture of Caring.  #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering from an accredited college.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering design of underground or overhead electrical and gas utilities in urban environments
• Experience providing engineering services for private energy developers and/or utility companies.
• Knowledge of Civil3D is preferred.
• Familiarity with ampacity and pull load calculations.   
• Detail oriented, excellent writing skills

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

95,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

135,000.00

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 discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $95,300.00 to $135,000.00. 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 June 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

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Locations

City State Country
Clark	New Jersey	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Wethersfield	Connecticut	United States
New York	New York	United States
Conshohocken	Pennsylvania	United States
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States