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Senior Electrical Engineer (Semiconductor)

Jacobs

Location

Portland, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/22/2026

Compensation

$132,900 - $182,000 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight on advanced industrial facilities, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves working independently while also leading project teams and ensuring quality in design processes. The engineer will interact directly with clients and contractors, supporting construction activities and identifying innovative solutions. The position offers geographical flexibility within the U.S., with a preference for candidates in specific locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • At least 10 years of engineering experience with building electrical systems
  • Electrical design experience for semiconductor facilities
  • Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards
  • Extensive design experience with electrical power system equipment/components
  • Experience with power system software, preferably ETAP
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Team lead experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and design oversight for facility power distribution systems, grounding, and lighting.
  • Prepare technical specifications and construction documents, ensuring alignment between drawings and specifications.
  • Act as the Electrical discipline lead or Quality Control reviewer.
  • Oversee designer work and perform quality reviews of design packages.
  • Support construction activities on-site and interact directly with clients, owners, and contractors.
  • Participate in proposals to identify solutions to problems clients didn’t even know they had.
  • Recommend best practices and improve processes within the team.

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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