Electrical Engineer - Cities & Places

Jacobs Engineering Group; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Boise, Idaho seeks an Electrical Engineer to deliver electrical systems for commercial, institutional, municipal, and other facilities across the United States and beyond.

You will contribute through planning, design, and construction support, applying code-compliant, efficient solutions. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers, growing technically and professionally in a leading global consultancy with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, electrical standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with electrical design software and calculation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline team.
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all project phases from planning and design through construction support.
• Develop reliable, efficient, and code-compliant building electrical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers across the US and abroad.
• Support design decisions and help deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Skills

5-10 yrs exp

Codes & NEC knowledge

Electrical design tools

Analytical & communication

Team collaboration

Multi-discipline teamwork

NEC knowledge

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk 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

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure, environmental, and community challenges. Our Cities & Places team partners with clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient facilities that improve the way people live, work, and learn. We share a common purpose - to make the world more connected and sustainable. Project delivery strategies include design/bid/build, design build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners. The key to our success is our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team-oriented work practices, inclusion and diversity, and respect for everyone. If you are up the challenge and interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We're seeking a passionate and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Boise, Idaho office. As a key member of our Cities and Places team, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver electrical engineering solutions for commercial, institutional, municipal, and other complex facility projects across the United States and globally.

In this role, you'll contribute to all phases of project delivery, from planning and design through construction support, applying your technical expertise to develop reliable, efficient, and code-compliant building electrical systems. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and project managers while growing your technical and professional capabilities within one of the world's leading engineering consultancies.
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. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

• 5-10 years relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, electrical standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience with electrical design software and calculation tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solv ing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline team.
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.)
• Experience using building BIM drafting software (AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit)
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, or municipal facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The base salary range for this position is $87,700.00 to $137,050.00. 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 November 06, 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 .