Electrical Engineer - Federal (security clearance required)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Federal projects with a required security clearance.

You will coordinate and produce electrical design deliverables, acting as Designer of Record and leading a multi-disciplinary team across architecture, structural, mechanical and fire protection staff. The role is in the Federal Buildings Business Unit, focusing on DoD facilities and other government clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with at least 5 years of electrical design experience.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Active secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design work as Designer of Record with schedule and budget oversight.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline team and senior engineers.
• Prepare load calculations, energy compliance and lighting designs.
• Perform construction administration and RFI/Change Order processing.
• Provide staffing development and quality reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Travel - US/overseas

Education

Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

REVIT

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Federal (security clearance required)

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

Reporting to the Electrical Group Lead, theElectrical Engineer is responsible for the coordination, development, and production of deliverables in support of the overall scope of electrical design. The Electrical Engineer will take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned. Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability to lead a design effort as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to include architects, structural, mechanical, civil and fire protection engineers. We are looking for self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in studio or remote environments

The position is in the Federal Buildings Business Unit and the project type is majority US Federal Government facilities that are contracted by Department of Defense clients (USACE, NAVFAC, etc) as well as Federal Civilian clients to include NASA, FAA, GSA, OBO and Intelligence Community amongst many others. The design codes required for design calculations include IBC, IEEE, NFPA, ABA, UFCs and local/client requirements.

The position is hybrid with a minimum office attendance of two days per week in the office, but more days are encouraged to become more engrained with the culture of Jacobs.

Responsibilities:

Type of Work

• Work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards
• Act as the Designer of Record (DOR) for electrical design projects including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control and sealing/stamping construction drawings and specifications.
• Gather information, interview stakeholders, make studies, perform calculations, and prepare original rough layouts and sketches as required
• Present findings and outcomes to clients and other stakeholders
• Perform high level tasks under minimal supervision using well-defined standards, procedures and codes
• Perform product research; assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research
• Design and perform calculations for lighting systems and associated controls
• Prepare load analysis for different stages of design; Prepare and document Energy compliance calculations and forms
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including document management and processing RFI's and Change Orders

Team Development Responsibilities:

• Provide staffing development and mentoring for junior staff to include ensuring quality delivery of product completed by all supervised by Electrical Engineer
• Provide project quality control reviews at project milestones and continuous “over-the-shoulder” discipline checks

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); At least 5 years of Electrical design experience
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person and in writing is required
• Overseas & US based travel may be required
• Proficiency in REVIT
• at minimum an active secret clearance is required.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in data center, power, UPS systems, generator systems and medium voltage distribution projects
• Previous DoD experience, basic competency with Federal energy standards, Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and other Government requirements
• Professional Registration (PE)

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 $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 September 15, 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.