Electrical Engineer (45474)

Jacobs; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs in Santa Clara, CA seeks an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to support next-generation semiconductor facilities. You will perform power distribution design, CAD/BIM layouts, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in active environments.

Requirements include a BS or MS in EE and 3+ years' experience; proficiency with SKM PTW, AutoCAD, and MS Office; visa sponsorship not available; hybrid in-office work schedule with travel as needed.

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 MS Office.

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

Electrical power distribution

Circuit analysis

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM PTW

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Revit

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.

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.