Electrical Engineering Specialist (electronics)

Electrical Engineering Specialist - Electronics

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.

Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing - Electronics

Locations: Portland, OR | Tempe, AZ | Austin, TX | Moon Township, PA | Latham, NY

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.

Join our team and design electrical systems that power innovation. As an Electrical Engineering Specialist, you'll work on mission-critical projects for cutting-edge industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, research facilities, and other state-of-the-art manufacturing environments. Your expertise will help enable the heart of our clients' business.

What You'll Do

• Lead the schedule and technical quality of electrical engineering tasks on high-profile projects.
• Develop detailed designs such as: Installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, control panel layouts, grounding, lighting, and power plans.
• Provide support during startup, coordinate across disciplines, and assist with construction.
• Collaborate directly with clients, owners, and contractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents.

What We're Looking For

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering design for semiconductor or mission critical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, client-facing role.
• Passion for solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that shape the future of technology and manufacturing.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with talented professionals in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience with complex design challenges and client interaction.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• 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 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, panelboards, generators, UPS, etc.
• Team leadership and client interaction experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project lead experience
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Ideally, you'll also have:

• 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. 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, one floating holiday, 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 $155,600.00 to $213,000.00. 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 January 06, 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.