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Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design

Jacobs

Location

Denver, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$151,400 - $200,000 per year

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

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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