Electrical Engineering Professional

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Jacobs Civil Consultants, Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineering Professional for the New York, NY office.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design of low- and mediumvoltage electrical distribution systems, including normal, emergency, and UPS systems for buildings and infrastructure projects. Perform and review advanced electrical studies such as shortcircuit, coordination, arcflash, and harmonic analysis using ETAP/SKM. Develop lighting system layouts and advanced lighting control strategies, including daylighting integration and codedriven control sequences. Prepare detailed basisofdesign narratives, technical specifications, and complete engineering calculation packages. Conduct QA/QC reviews of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculation packages to ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, and client standards. Select electrical equipment including switchgear, switchboards, transformers, generators, and specialty systems based on project-specific performance criteria. Independently manage the electrical scope for multiple concurrent projects, from schematic design through construction documentation. Prepare contract drawings and specifications for complex engineering projects. Coordinate electrical design with architectural, mechanical, structural, fire protection, and civil disciplines across multiple office locations. Conduct site surveys, field investigations, and construction-phase support, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and punchlist inspections. Attend and lead client meetings, design workshops, and coordination sessions with minimal supervision. Interface with contractors, utility companies, equipment vendors, and regulatory agencies to resolve technical issues and support project execution. Prepare and present technical reports, design summaries, and decision-support documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with senior engineers on quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and design accuracy.

Hybrid schedule is allowed.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of work experience in the job offered or related Electrical Engineering occupation.

As an alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of work experience in the job offered or related Electrical Engineering occupation.

SPECIFIC SKILLS: Expertise and knowledge of: Design and engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, SKM/ETAP, AGi32/Visual, and MS Office Suite. Perform independent electrical system design, engineering calculations, and code compliance reviews. Perform load flow, short circuit, and other power system analyses using SKM (or equivalent analysis software). Ability to prepare technical specifications, reports, and design deliverables. Work effectively with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors, vendors, and clients. Ability to interpret and apply NFPA, NEC, and other applicable client codes/standards in electrical design and QA/QC reviews. Ability to learn and adapt to project management, BIM, and digital delivery tools used across projects. Buildings and infrastructure projects experience. Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or Intern Engineer Certification.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

150,093.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

156,700.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $150,093.00 to $156,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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