Electrical Engineer (45474)

Jacobs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 76,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to support next‑generation semiconductor fabrication tools. You’ll manage electrical power distribution across active facilities, ensuring safe, accurate, and reliable system performance in an in‑office Santa Clara, CA environment.

You will develop and review electrical layouts with CAD/BIM tools, analyze loading with SKM PTW, and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with SKM PTW or similar power analysis tools.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical circuit assignments for facility systems.
• Analyze and validate electrical loading for switchboards, distribution boards, and panel boards.
• Support power distribution across multiple buildings.
• Develop and review electrical layouts using CAD/BIM tools.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in active environments.
• Help maintain safe, reliable and efficient electrical system operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

SKM PTW

AutoCAD

Revit or BIM tools

BIM tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

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

Location Santa Clara, CA | In-office

We’re seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer, join us and become part of a collaborative engineering team supporting next-generation semiconductor fabrication tools. In this role, you’ll manage electrical power distribution across complex, active facilities—helping ensure safe, accurate, and reliable system performance.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical circuit assignments for facility systems.
• Analyze and validate electrical loading for
  • Switchboards
  • Distribution boards
  • Panel boards
• Support power distribution across multiple buildings.
• Develop and review electrical layouts using CAD/BIM tools.
• Collaborate as with multi-disciplinary teams in active environments.
• Help maintain safe, reliable and efficient electrical system operations.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with SKM PTW or similar power analysis tools.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with Revit or other BIM tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fast learner with a growth mindset.

Additional Details

• Local candidates preferred.
• Travel may be required.
• Field work includes walking, climbing ladders, and active construction environments.

At Jacobs, we’re committed to improving the lives and communities through innovative, sustainable solutions. We’re driven by collaboration, technical excellence, and a passion for solving some of the world’s most complex challenges -- together.

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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 $75,600.00 to $135,000.00. 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 June 01, 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.