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Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal

Jacobs

Location

Arlington, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/26/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $200,000 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer position at Jacobs involves leveraging extensive industry experience to address critical engineering challenges. The role emphasizes mentorship and professional development while working on innovative projects that provide solutions to clients' needs. This position requires collaboration with a diverse team and includes travel commitments to engage with clients. The focus is on integrated building services design and ensuring compliance with various engineering standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire
  • United States Citizenship
  • At least 5 years of experience in a corporate engineering environment in an electrical engineering capacity
  • Proficiency in Revit and 3D CADD

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and design lighting systems and associated controls.
  • Prepare load analysis for different stages of design and oversee the preparation of system design drawings.
  • Prepare basis of design reports and document energy compliance calculations and forms.
  • Design grounding and lightning protection systems and redundant electrical systems.
  • Select equipment and fixtures for use in buildings and coordinate with engineers and architects of other disciplines.

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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