Senior Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure Power Systems

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for large capex programmes.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team across power distribution, controls, and instrumentation to meet client requirements. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with BS 7671 and IEC standards, with involvement from concept through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Must have delivered complex electrical process engineering projects.
• Experience with LV/MV distribution systems.
• Experience with motor control centres and power distribution design.
• Knowledge of Control System Network Architecture Layouts.
• Proficiency in cable sizing, protection coordination, discrimination studies.
• Harmonics assessment and mitigation experience.
• Earthing and lightning protection knowledge.
• Familiarity with telemetry and control system interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of electrical design for capex projects.
• Develop concept to detailed designs and ensure constructability and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, IEC standards, DNO requirements, and WIMES.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, C&I and civil teams; participate in design reviews.

Skills

Electrical design projects

Electrical distribution

Motor control centres

Control networks

Cable sizing & protection

Harmonics analysis

Earthing & lightning

Telemetry interfaces

Electrical design software

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for large capex programmes.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team across power distribution, controls, and instrumentation to meet client requirements. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and compliance with BS 7671 and IEC standards, with involvement from concept through commissioning.