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Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer: Energy and Power (Nationwide)

Jacobs

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/16/2026

Compensation

$129,400 - $226,500 per year

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

Job description

The Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer position at Jacobs focuses on leading an electrical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions in the energy sector. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients to develop innovative energy solutions. The team is expanding to address the complexities of energy resiliency and decarbonization. Candidates will engage in business development and strategy formation while delivering exceptional services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • At least 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience
  • Professional Engineering licensure (any US state), with the ability to acquire a license in additional states if required
  • Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills
  • Availability to travel as required to support project needs

Responsibilities

  • Lead an electrical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions
  • Mentor and manage junior and mid-level electrical engineering staff members
  • Collaborate with Client Account Managers and sales professionals on strategic pursuits
  • Evaluate client energy needs and develop concept-level plans and solutions
  • Engage in business growth strategy and explore new project opportunities
  • Develop proposals and project execution plans, including scope development and manhour estimates

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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