Entry Level Transmission and Distribution Engineer (Energy/Power)

• Winter or Summer 2027 Jacobs
• 3.9 Portland, OR Job Details Seasonal $60,000
• $100,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Caregiver leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering Full Job Description Location Portland, Oregon, United States Capabilities Electrical Office Setup Hybrid Job ID #46248 Industry Energy At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact Jacobs' Energy and Power Solutions team is searching for a driven Entry-Level Transmission and Distribution Engineer who is excited about starting their career focused on the energy and power market. Join our Transmission and Distribution team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide. As global demand for reliable, resilient and sustainable energy grows, our teams are tackling some of the most complex challenges in modern power systems. From designing high‑voltage substations to integrating renewable energy and improving grid reliability, Jacobs collaborates across disciplines to deliver safe, innovative and customized solutions for our clients. You'll gain the tools, experience and opportunities to work on a wide range of impactful and technically challenging substation and power infrastructure projects—helping you grow your career while shaping the future of energy. Under the guidance of professional engineers and other senior technical staff you will provide solutions to some of our clients' most pressing challenges. You will support the design and delivery of high‑voltage transmission and distribution substation projects and contribute to the technical quality of assigned engineering tasks while gaining familiarity with client expectations, project scopes, budgets, and schedules. Some of the tasks you can expect to work on in this position are condition assessment of existing systems, feasibility and master plan studies and detailed design and construction oversite for power generation facilities, distribution systems and substations. You will be contributing to real substation, transmission, and energy transition projects. Expect to increase your modeling skills while modeling complex power systems to evaluate load flow, short-circuit, and arc-flash hazards and to develop relay protection strategies. Additional design activities will include lightning protection systems and grounding. Whether you're supporting concept studies, electrical design, power system modelling, equipment specifications or interdisciplinary coordination, your work will have real‑world impact. Our graduates are future leaders of our business. Whatever drives your ambition—technical excellence, project leadership, innovation, or shaping the future of sustainable energy—you'll discover how to develop and achieve your goals within a global team committed to making a difference. Here's what you'll need Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role Ideally you will also have Previous internship experience working at a Utility or with high voltage is preferred Foundational knowledge or coursework in one or more of the following: Power system analysis High‑voltage equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers) Protection and control systems Substation design principles (HV, MV, LV) Experience with 3D modeling and viewing software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx, Revit and NavisWorks System modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar modeling software Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Posted Salary Range:

Minimum 60,000.00

Posted Salary Range:

Upper 100,000.00 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 $60,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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 October 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. 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. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.