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Lead Ports Electrical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/26/2026

Compensation

$175,000 - $250,000 per year

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

Job description

The Lead Ports Electrical Engineer will manage and lead a team of electrical engineers within Jacobs' top-ranked Ports & Maritime team. This role focuses on delivering projects that modernize and decarbonize marine cargo and passenger terminals, enhancing global trade and connectivity. The engineer will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to implement electrical designs and support proposals for waterfront facilities. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement with global teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in electrical engineering from a US state
  • A minimum of 7 years of electrical design experience, particularly in ports and marine facilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards relevant to maritime facilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation and review of electrical design drawings and technical specifications for infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for electrical and cathodic protection work for port and marine facilities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of proposals, including technical approaches for electrical engineering scope.
  • Collaborate across various disciplines within Jacobs to enhance project delivery and professional development.
  • Engage with Global Delivery Centers to build expertise and support the Ports & Maritime portfolio.

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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