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Electrical Engineering Professional

Jacobs

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$150,093 - $156,700 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Electrical Engineering Professional role at Jacobs involves leading the design of electrical distribution systems for buildings and infrastructure projects in New York. The team focuses on advanced electrical studies and the development of lighting system layouts, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative solutions that address critical engineering challenges.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of work experience in the job offered or related Electrical Engineering occupation.
  • Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of work experience in the job offered or related Electrical Engineering occupation.
  • Expertise in design and engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and SKM/ETAP.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or Intern Engineer Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems for various projects.
  • Perform and review advanced electrical studies such as short-circuit and harmonic analysis using ETAP/SKM.
  • Develop lighting system layouts and advanced lighting control strategies.
  • Prepare detailed basis-of-design narratives, technical specifications, and engineering calculation packages.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of electrical drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Select electrical equipment based on project-specific performance criteria.
  • Independently manage the electrical scope for multiple concurrent projects.
  • Prepare contract drawings and specifications for complex engineering projects.
  • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines across multiple office locations.
  • Conduct site surveys and provide construction-phase support.
  • Attend and lead client meetings and design workshops with minimal supervision.
  • Interface with contractors and regulatory agencies to resolve technical issues.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and design summaries for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate on quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

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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