Job description
The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer will lead the Substation Electrical Engineering discipline within the Transmission & Distribution Team at Jacobs in Boston, MA. This role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery of design packages, and mentoring junior staff. The engineer will also coordinate with other engineering disciplines and represent the project in front of clients. This position is crucial for meeting client objectives and solving engineering challenges in power systems.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Facilities Engineering or a closely related degree from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of 15+ years of post-education experience, preferably with extensive background in Transmission and Distribution & Power Substation systems.
- Ability to inspect and design various high and low voltage power systems, power generation systems, and traction power substations.
- Knowledge of codes and standards such as NEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and on-budget delivery of design packages relevant to the discipline.
- Manage a group of engineers to achieve project goals efficiently.
- Guide and mentor junior staff within the engineering team.
- Coordinate interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
- Support the Project Engineer to achieve overall project goals.
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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