Sr. Electrical Engineer SME | Data Centers & Hyperscaler
JacobsSr. Electrical Engineer SME | Data Centers & Hyperscaler
JacobsLocation
Greenville, SC
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/16/2026
Compensation
$169,500 - $233,000 per year
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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