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Substation Physical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Denver, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/28/2026

Compensation

$129,400 - $179,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Substation Physical/P&C Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on supporting utility and developer clients in the energy sector. This position involves working closely with regional and global Transmission & Distribution teams to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization. The engineer will be responsible for developing design deliverables for various substation projects, including greenfield and brownfield substations. The role also includes mentoring team members and engaging with professional societies to promote company services and stay updated on industry advancements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within the United States and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed.
  • Minimum of 8 years of direct Substation Physical/Protection & Controls design experience with a utility or consulting organization.
  • Advanced knowledge of various protection philosophies and relaying functions as they apply to High-Voltage substations.
  • Familiarity with grounding system design and lighting and lightning protection designs for substations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield and AIS/GIS substations.
  • Interface directly with utility and developer clients on Substation Physical and P&C methodologies.
  • Provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction while acting as an independent technical advisor.
  • Mentor team members across North America and globally within Jacobs Global Integrated Delivery.
  • Perform project scoping, prepare task orders, and conduct design reviews of work by others.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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