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Senior Electrical Engineer - security clearance required

Jacobs

Location

Arlington, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$150,000 - $210,000 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 working with the Federal group as an owner's representative on various projects. This role requires a self-motivated and organized individual who can effectively collaborate with multi-discipline teams. The engineer will provide expert electrical engineering insights and ensure quality control during construction. The position emphasizes professionalism and strong communication skills while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

  • Top Secret clearance is required.
  • US Citizenship is mandatory.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university is necessary.
  • Attainment of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferable.
  • A minimum of ten years of related experience in commercial or government office building design and construction is required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a consultant in establishing design standards and criteria for construction projects.
  • Provide expert electrical engineering comments based on established requirements.
  • Participate in quality control and quality assurance during construction.
  • Coordinate with client colleagues, Project Managers, and other project team members as necessary.
  • Assist in the development of reports, studies, and presentations.

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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