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Job overview
Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer for its Buildings team in Austin or San Antonio, Texas. The engineer will work alongside experienced Professional Engineers on building systems projects, developing electrical designs and construction documents, supporting studies and equipment selection, and coordinating with other disciplines. The role also offers exposure to field investigations, construction reviews, project management, and client interaction.
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Full job description
We are searching for an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Buildings team in Ausitn or San Antonio, TX. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that deliver innovative solutions to our clients' challenges, both locally and globally.
In this role, you will work alongside experienced Professional Engineers while engaging with clients, evaluating project needs, and developing engineering solutions
Your responsibilities will include preparing electrical engineering designs and construction documents, including single-line diagrams, installation details, electrical room layouts, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, grounding systems, lighting designs, and power plans. You will also support the development of breaker coordination studies and Arc Flash/Short-Circuit Current studies. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you'll participate in engineering calculations, equipment selection, and specification development while coordinating designs with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
You will support senior engineers in the selection and specification of electrical equipment and contribute to project deliverables throughout all phases of design. Additionally, you will have opportunities to perform local field investigations and construction reviews,
We will rely on you to provide support to our project teams while fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and inclusion. You'll gain exposure to project management, client interaction, multidisciplinary coordination, and industry-standard design software while developing both your technical and professional skills.
To be successful in this position, you will need strong analytical, conceptual, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate is passionate about building systems design and has a foundational understanding of electrical power distribution systems through coursework, internships, co-op experiences, research projects, or relevant work experience.
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
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Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.
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Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,173 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$115–160K/yr467 salary ranges
- Texas median$48–65/hr33 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,046 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Texas and 10,173 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,503 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,933 of the 10,173 open Electrical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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