JobsUSASr. Electrical Engineer - Power
Company : Jacobs
Location : Boston, MA
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Contractor, Full Time
Category : Electrical Engineering
Occupation : Electrical Engineer
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Base pay range
$155,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr
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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’retransforming intangible ideas into innovative solutionsdesigning the future-today.
Asa Sr. Electrical Engineer in our New York office you will be joining a team that provides a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design. Our diverse range of skills include medium voltage to low voltage power distribution system design, power studies (short circuit, coordination and & arc flash), lighting design, transportation and aviation infrastructure fire and life safety systems, water/wastewater facilities, mission critical environments and renewable energy infrastructure.
While working in this role you’ll be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously including design, perform calculations, prepare contract drawings and specifications and prepare basis of design reports. Part of the role includes delegating work to junior staff and overseeing drawings, specifications and calculations to ensure they meet applicable codes and project requirements. As a senior electrical engineer your responsibilities will also include attending client meetings during which you will interface with contractors and vendors without supervisions.
Some of the experience you will need to draw on are
- Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including power, emergency power systems, batteries, lighting, fire alarm and signaling systems
- From planning studies to final design, the senior electrical engineer will lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects
- Design lighting systems including associated control systems
- Prepare load analysis for each stage of design
- Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings
- Prepare basis of design reports and technical for the project
- Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry
- Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment
- Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and with project architects across multiple locations
- Presentations to clients
- Manage several different assignments simultaneously
- Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates
- Mentor junior staff
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Professional Engineer licensure
- Experience working for a MEP firm required focusing on Mission Critical applications, experience designing medium-voltage distribution systems and emergency generation
- Proficient in Revit, 3D CADD.
- Knowledge of NFPA Standards
- Working knowledge of other building systems (e.g. door finish hardware, IT building communications, lighting controls and BAS networks) as these relate electrical systems
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
215,000.00
Jacobs’ 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 $155,000.00 to $215,000.00. 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.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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