Senior Electrical Engineer

Jacobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead the design and oversight of industrial electrical systems for a major semiconductor manufacturing project in Birmingham. You will work with the design team to ensure installations align with the design intent and project requirements.

The role requires extensive field experience, PE licensure, and deep knowledge of NFPA 70/NEC. Strong communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams is essential to drive project momentum and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering design of industrial electrical systems.
• NFPA 70 (NEC) knowledge required.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience supporting construction activities.
• Proficient in English with technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and verify electrical installations match design intent.
• Respond to contractor RFIs and support submittal reviews.
• Monitor system installation for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with client, owner, and contractors to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

Skills

English proficiency (technical)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Bring your electrical engineering expertise to a team that is powering the next generation of advanced manufacturing. In this role you will support a major semiconductor manufacturing project, working alongside the design team to develop critical electrical systems that form the backbone of client operations.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and verify that electrical installations match the design intent.
• Respond to contractor RFIs and support submittal reviews.
• Monitor system installation for quality and compliance.
• Collaborate directly with the client, owner, and contractors to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 15 years of experience in engineering design of industrial electrical systems.
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC).
• Minimum 5 years of field experience supporting construction activities.
• Proficient in English with the ability to communicate at a technical level, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor and/or mission critical facilities electrical design.
• Working knowledge of Navisworks and Bluebeam.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• A forward‑thinking mindset and eagerness to learn and apply best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and broaden your technical knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A passion for buildings, construction, and delivering high quality work.

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, and opportunities to contribute to global giving and volunteering programs.

As a disability confident employer, we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all the listed requirements and will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We encourage applicants seeking flexible working or reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process to contact our Careers Support team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and uphold the values of safety, integrity, inclusion, and belonging. Experience diverse perspectives is valued and all employees are encouraged to thrive.