Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design
JacobsSenior Substation Engineer - Physical Design
JacobsLocation
Denver, CO
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$151,400 - $200,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design role at Jacobs focuses on supporting utility and developer clients in the energy sector by delivering Substation Physical design deliverables. This position is part of the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations team, which is expanding to address the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization. The engineer will interface directly with clients and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality project delivery. The role also involves participation in industry events to promote company services and stay updated on innovations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within the United States or ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed.
- Minimum of 8 years of direct Substation Physical design experience with a utility or consulting organization.
- Advanced knowledge of High Voltage substation components such as Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS).
- Familiarity with grounding system design and lighting protection designs for substations.
Responsibilities
- Develop Substation Physical design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield and AIS/GIS substations.
- Interface with utility and developer clients to understand their standards and provide feedback on applications.
- Mentor team members across North America and globally within Jacobs Global Integrated Delivery (GID).
- Perform project scoping, prepare task orders, and conduct design reviews of work by others.
- Conduct field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects, providing engineering support during construction.
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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