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Senior Electrical Engineer - Power

Jacobs

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/17/2026

Compensation

$130,000 - $225,000 per year

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

Job description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Jacobs, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on integrated building services design in New York City or Morristown, NJ. Your role will involve designing electrical systems for various applications, including medium voltage power distribution and renewable energy infrastructure. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring compliance with codes and project requirements while mentoring junior staff. This position emphasizes collaboration and quality assurance in electrical engineering solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
  • Professional Engineer licensure
  • Experience working for a MEP firm with a focus on Mission Critical applications
  • Proficient in Revit and 3D CADD
  • Knowledge of NFPA Standards
  • Working knowledge of other building systems related to electrical systems

Responsibilities

  • Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including power and emergency power systems.
  • Lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects.
  • Design lighting systems and associated control systems.
  • Prepare load analysis for each stage of design.
  • Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings and basis of design reports.
  • Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and project architects across multiple locations.
  • Mentor junior staff and oversee their work to ensure quality and compliance.

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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