Sr. Electrical Engineer; Electronics

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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.

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Shape the Future of Advanced Facilities - Electronics

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.

Are you ready to take the lead on projects that shape the technology of tomorrow? As a Senior Electrical Engineer
, you’ll play a critical role in designing and delivering electrical systems for semiconductor facilities
, research labs
, and other state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing environments
. Your expertise will help enable the heart of our clients’ operations.

• Lead and Mentor – Oversee designer work, provide technical leadership, and perform quality reviews of design packages.
• Drive Complex Design – Tackle challenging portions of the design process, including facility power distribution systems, grounding, lighting, and low‑voltage communications.
• Collaborate and Influence – Work directly with clients, owners, and contractors to support construction and ensure successful project delivery.
• Own the Details – Prepare technical specifications and construction documents, ensuring alignment between drawings and specifications.
• Be the Expert – Serve as Electrical discipline lead or Quality Control reviewer in project meetings and contribute to proposals with innovative solutions.

• Deep knowledge of electrical engineering design for semiconductor and mission critical manufacturing facilities.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment.
• Solid understanding of all phases of construction document production.

• Impactful Work – Design systems for some of the most complex industrial facilities on the planet.
• Collaborative Culture – Work with a multi‑discipline team in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Professional Growth – Lead projects, influence design decisions, and shape solutions for cutting‑edge industries.
• Hybrid flexibility – in Portland, Oregon or any Jacobs office in the U.S.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 12 years of engineering design experience building electrical systems.
• Electrical design experience for semiconductor, data center, or mission critical facilities.
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards.
• Extensive design experience with electrical power system equipment/components such as Switchgears, transformers, panel boards, generators, UPS, etc.
• Experience with power system software, preferably ETAP.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team lead experience.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Senior technical leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you: 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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 January 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Not Applicable

Full-time

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