Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist - Central US Region

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re redefining what’s possible. Through our operations and maintenance services, we help municipal clients operate safely and efficiently empowering communities to focus on what matters most: people. Join us and be part of a team that delivers innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Jacobs is seeking a Regional Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist to support water and wastewater treatment facilities across the Central US region.

This role combines electrical maintenance and instrumentation expertise to ensure reliable operations and compliance with safety standards. Occasional support to other regions may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform PM/PdM tasks including thermography, motor circuit analysis, insulation testing, and UPS load testing
• Calibrate and maintain flow meters, chemical analyzers, and dosing systems

Corrective Maintenance

• Service MCC buckets, motor starters, panel boards, and electrical motors
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, solar systems, fire controls, and signal devices
• Replace and repair instrumentation and control components

Instrumentation & Control Systems

• Maintain electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and telemetry systems
• Work with SCADA systems, PLCs, and graphical user interfaces
• Recommend system modifications to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintain calibration schedules and detailed repair records

Capital Projects & Out-of-Scope Support

• Assist in planning and executing capital projects involving electrical and SCADA systems
• Build and install panels in-house when feasible
• Develop scopes of work, specifications, and drawings
• Lead meetings to ensure project alignment and timely execution Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together. #ourjacobs #omfs #challengeaccepted
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Experience with Maximo CMMS
• Strong background in electrical control systems and instrumentation
• Ability to travel 25% Ideally, You'll Also Have
• High school diploma or GED
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License
• Knowledge of water treatment facility systems
• Familiarity with safe work practices and applicable regulations Working Conditions Safety is a core value at Jacobs.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. 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.

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