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Sr. Electrical Engineer (Data Centers)

Jacobs

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

$110,600 - $150,000 per year

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

Job description

The Sr. Electrical Engineer (Data Centers) role at Jacobs focuses on engineering and design for data center facilities. This position is part of the Advanced Manufacturing group and involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to establish design requirements. The engineer will work on projects related to power distribution systems, emergency systems, and low voltage communications in complex industrial settings. The role offers flexibility in location within the U.S. and emphasizes mentorship and career development.

Requirements

  • 6 years of experience in engineering design of medium and low voltage distribution systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with industrial facility design.
  • Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software.
  • Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC).
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide design work for data center facility power distribution systems.
  • Contribute to team technical collaboration and perform quality reviews of design packages.
  • Assist directly with other portions of the design process.
  • Interact with clients, owners, and contractors to assist with construction on site.
  • Manage quality, scope, budget, and schedule for projects.

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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