Electrical Engineering Specialist; Electronics

Electrical Engineering Specialist (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.

Your impact:
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 Electrical Engineering Specialist 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 semiconductor manufacturing, research facilities and other state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will be located in Portland, OR, Tempe, AZ, Austin, TX, Pittsburgh, PA or Albany, NY.

As an Electrical Engineering Specialist, you will be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks on mission‑critical projects, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule. You’ll provide on‑site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Your multi‑discipline, highly interactive team will produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting and power plans.

You will assist directly with the more complex portions of the design process, interacting directly with the client, owner and contractors to assist construction on site. You and your team will work closely with client owners in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents.

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 of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• At least 15 years of experience in engineering design of building electrical systems
• At least 4 years of electrical engineering power distribution design experience for semiconductor, data center or mission‑critical facilities
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards
• Experience with UPS and EPMS systems
• Experience with generator sizing and paralleling
• Extensive design experience with electrical power system equipment/components such as switchgears, transformers, panel boards, generators, UPS, etc.
• Team leadership and client interaction experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Project lead experience
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams
• Passionate about buildings and construction

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software
• Electrical design experience for semiconductor, data center and/or mission‑critical facilities
• Medium Voltage (MV) design experience

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health, well‑being, security and 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…