Senior Substation Engineer - Physical Design (Seattle/Portland/Boise)
JacobsSenior Substation Engineer - Physical Design (Seattle/Portland/Boise)
JacobsLocation
Portland, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/4/2026
Compensation
$132,900 - $176,000 per year
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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