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Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design (Seattle/Portland/Boise)

Jacobs

Location

Portland, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/4/2026

Compensation

$132,900 - $176,000 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Substation Engineer will work within Jacobs' Energy & Power Group, focusing on Substation Physical Design for utility upgrades. This role involves collaborating with regional and global Transmission & Distribution teams to support utility and developer clients. The engineer will be responsible for developing design deliverables for various substation projects, including greenfield and brownfield sites. Mentorship of team members and involvement in industry events are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within the United States or ability to obtain additional PE licenses.
  • Minimum 8 years of direct Substation Physical design experience with a utility or consulting organization.
  • Advanced knowledge of High Voltage substation components.
  • Prior experience in development of substation physical designs from conceptual through IFC drawings.
  • Familiarity with grounding system design and lighting protection designs for substations.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform QA/QC of design calculations and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Substation Physical design deliverables for utility upgrades.
  • Interface directly with utility and developer clients to understand their standards.
  • Provide engineering overview and act as an independent technical advisor.
  • Mentor team members across North America and globally.
  • Support the sales and proposal preparation process for new contracts.
  • Perform project scoping and design review of work by others.
  • Conduct field visits and provide 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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