Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

Jacobs8 days ago
Austin, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

About Jacobs

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're looking for an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on projects including steel and aluminum manufacturing facilities as well as other industrial and manufacturing projects.

Your Responsibilities

You'll learn to be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client's expectations, scope, budget and schedule. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce single lines diagrams, electric room layouts, cable tray designs, cable schedules, ductbank designs, installation details as well as grounding, lighting, and power plans. You'll also contribute to more complex portions of the design process, interacting directly with the other disciplines. You and your team will work closely with client owners in a fast paced, dynamic environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents for state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Your team will also contribute to the overall planning of a project from concept through construction and into commissioning.

What You'll Learn

Additionally, in this role, you'll learn the basics of electrical design including:

  • The National Electric Code (NEC)
  • Grounding
  • Lighting and receptacles
  • Wiring methods such as conduit and cable tray design
  • How to size and select cables
  • Selecting overcurrent devices
  • How to size transformers
  • Motor lists and load summaries to help in the design of power systems
  • Learn the basics of drafting and contribute to the development of the drawings

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree: in Electrical Engineering, Visa Sponsorship now or in the future is not available for this role.

Ideally, you'll also have:

  • Engineer in Training (EIT)
  • Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software
  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and desire to contribute/collaborate
  • Passion for buildings and construction

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Required Skills

Transformer Sizing
National Electric Code (NEC)
Wiring Methods
Grounding
Receptacles
Revit
BIM Software
Problem-Solving
Strong Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Cable Sizing
Lighting Design
Load Summaries
Collaboration
Cable Tray Design
Electrical Design