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Sr. Electrical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Columb, OH

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2026

Compensation

$120,400 - $190,000 per year

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

Job description

The Sr. Electrical Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on designing innovative electrical systems for water and wastewater utility projects. The team is composed of multi-disciplinary experts dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that transform communities. This position requires collaboration with team members and coordination of interdisciplinary work for both local and remote projects. The engineer will lead the preparation of contract documents and ensure quality control for complex electrical systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states or ability to obtain PE license within one year of hire
  • Substantial years of experience in professional design of electrical systems associated with water projects
  • Low and medium voltage power distribution experience
  • Solid understanding of applicable industry electrical codes and standard practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA requirements
  • Hands-on knowledge and design proficiency in electrical standards, codes, and vendor equipment options
  • Electrical system testing and commissioning experience
  • Proficiency with NFPA 820 requirements

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for design and specification of electrical systems for water and wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities.
  • Lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects.
  • Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines.
  • Manage several different assignments simultaneously.
  • Provide quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates in the water market.
  • Perform power system studies for electrical systems including load flow, short circuit, coordination and arc flash.
  • Conduct field visits and site investigations for public and private clients.
  • Provide services during construction including submittal reviews and response to Contractor’s requests for information.

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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