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Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/26/2026

Compensation

$62,500 - $85,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As an Entry Level Electrical Engineer at Jacobs, you will be based in Philadelphia, PA, where you will utilize your design and analysis skills to plan and design electrical systems for various buildings and facilities. You will work on projects that include industrial, commercial, grocery, and retail sectors. This role involves collaborating with a multi-discipline team to produce designs for low voltage power, lighting, grounding, fire alarm systems, and electrical calculations. You will also provide on-site assistance during startup and coordinate work activities with other staff members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from an ABET accredited college or university.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design electrical systems for buildings and facilities.
  • Ensure schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks.
  • Gain familiarity with client expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Provide on-site assistance during startup.
  • Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
  • Produce designs for low voltage power, lighting, grounding, fire alarm systems, and electrical calculations.

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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