Sr. Electrical Engineer PE | Telecom Systems | Hyperscale Data Centers
JacobsSr. Electrical Engineer PE | Telecom Systems | Hyperscale Data Centers
JacobsLocation
Portland, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$139,200 - $232,600 per year
Job description
The Senior Electrical Engineer position at Jacobs focuses on telecommunications and ICT infrastructure within the Data Center & Hyperscale practice. The role requires a licensed Professional Engineer responsible for the design and construction delivery of mission-critical telecommunications systems. Candidates will lead multidisciplinary design coordination and oversee low-voltage subcontractors while managing technical changes and field issues. This position is open to applicants from any U.S. location, emphasizing the importance of engineering expertise in advanced manufacturing and hyperscale data centers.
Requirements
- Active Electrical PE licensure in at least one U.S. state.
- 15+ years of professional telecommunications engineering experience.
- 5+ years of experience delivering mission-critical data center, hyperscale, or advanced technology programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Responsibilities
- Sign and seal telecommunications design packages and field change directives as PE of record.
- Lead detailed ICT infrastructure engineering, including structured cabling and DAS design.
- Direct and oversee on-site installation by low-voltage subcontractors.
- Manage the change order process for telecommunications scope and evaluate contractor requests.
- Lead telecommunications commissioning programs through pre-commissioning and IT-readiness handover.
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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