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Sr. Electrical Engineer SME | Data Centers & Hyperscaler

Jacobs

Location

Greenville, SC

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/16/2026

Compensation

$169,500 - $233,000 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as a technical authority for electrical infrastructure in hyperscale and mission-critical facilities. This role involves shaping electrical strategies and providing mentorship to junior engineers. The position requires advanced expertise in critical power systems and a strong background in data centers. The engineer will work closely with clients and project teams to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program; Master's degree preferred.
  • Active Electrical PE license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Typically 15–20+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
  • Advanced expertise in MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, and UPS systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical Basis of Design and system architecture for critical power systems.
  • Provide technical leadership for MV/LV distribution and related electrical infrastructure.
  • Conduct load flow, short-circuit, and protective coordination studies using relevant software.
  • Engage in project execution from conceptual planning through commissioning.
  • Mentor junior engineers and develop electrical standards and specifications.

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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