Building Design Electrical Engineer - Denver CO

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Denver, CO is seeking a Building Design Electrical Engineer to design building electrical systems for a variety of projects, including airports, federal buildings, mission critical facilities, higher education campuses, laboratories and commercial contexts.

You'll provide system design calculations and coordinate with other trades, mentor junior staff, and help deliver innovative solutions for local and global clients while advancing your career in a collaborative, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 10+ years of related electrical design experience.
• Revit experience.
• Knowledge of electrical software (SKM, ETAP, AGI 32, etc).
• Knowledge of building codes (IECC, NFPA Code, etc.).
• Initiative, problem-solving, eagerness to learn, teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems for various building types (airports, federal buildings, mission critical, higher education, laboratories, commercial).
• Provide system design calculations and coordinate with other trades (architectural and engineering).
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to project success.

Skills

Electrical design

Revit

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AGI 32

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're seeking a Building Design Electrical Engineer to join our teamin our Denver, CO office. As part of our team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide.

Collaborating with a team of engineers, you'll be designing building electrical systems for a variety of building types, including airports, Federal buildings, mission critical, higher education, laboratories and other commercial projects. You'll be responsible for providing system design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering). You'll also play a critical role in the mentoring of junior staff. Your role keeps our company connected and we'll support you with what you need to be successful.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineeringor Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of related electrical design experience
• Revit experience
• Knowledge of electrical software (SKM, ETAP, AGI 32, etc)
• Knowledge of building codes (IECC, NFPA Code, etc.)
• Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork

Ideally, you'll also have

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license

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 $133,000.00 to $185,000.00. 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 23, 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.