Electrical Engineering Lead

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Merit increases and bonus potential

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to drive integrated building services design for complex projects, including life science, healthcare and data centers. You will lead multi-disciplinary design efforts, ensuring electrical systems meet codes, performance and client requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, design rigor, and collaboration within a hybrid work model, with opportunities to influence high-impact facilities and mission-critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Professional Engineer license (PE).
• 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including mission critical applications.
• Experience designing medium-voltage distribution systems and emergency generation.
• Proficient in Revit, 3D CAD, SKM and/or eTap Power Tools, Bentley BIM.
• Knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards (e.g., 70, 70E, 130, 502, 101, 110).
• Working knowledge of related building systems and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems and oversee the design of lighting, fire alarm and signaling systems.
• Design lighting systems including associated control systems.
• Prepare load analysis for each stage of design.
• Direct a design team in preparation of detailed project electrical systems drawings.
• Prepare basis of design report for the project.
• Prepare and document project energy compliance to applicable energy codes.
• Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines and project architects.
• Maintain confidentiality with clients and projects.

Skills

12+ years of experience

MEP firm experience

Project leadership

Design verification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

3D CAD

SKM

eTap Power Tools

Bentley BIM

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

Asan Electrical Engineering Lead, you will be joining a team that provides a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design. Our diverse range of skills include power system planning, power distribution, lighting design, fire and life safety systems, low and medium voltage distribution systems for such projects as Life Science and Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and hospital clients.

While working in this role you’ll be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously including design and perform calculations for lighting systems and associated controls, prepare load analysis for different stages of design, prepare drawings detailing the system designed, prepare basis of design report for the project, prepare and document Energy compliance calculations and forms, select equipment and fixtures for use in the building and coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects. With our team of Electrical Engineers and Designers you’ll utilize your exceptional design and analysis skills, to plan and design electrical systems for buildings and facilities, including data centers and pharmaceutical/life science research/healthcare.

What You'll Do

• Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems and oversee the design of lighting, fire alarm and signaling systems
• Design lighting systems including associated control systems
• Prepare load analysis for each stage of design
• Direct a design team in preparation of detailed project electrical systems drawings
• Prepare basis of design report for the project
• Prepare and document project energy compliance to applicable energy codes
• Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines (mechanical, life safety, etc.) and with project architects
• Maintain confidentiality with clients and projects.

This is a hybrid position (2 days/week in a local Jacobs office). While our preference is to hire for our Philadelphia, PA office, we are open to candidates located in cities or states near other Jacobs offices, provided they are able to work within the Central or Eastern time zones. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Professional Engineer license (PE)
• 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including the following
  • Experience working for a MEP firm required focusing on Mission Critical applications, experience designing medium-voltage distribution systems and emergency generation
  • Proficient in Revit, 3D CADD, SKM and/or eTap Power Tools, Bentley BIM
  • Knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, i.e.; 70,70E,130,502,101,110, etc.
  • Working knowledge of other building systems (e.g. door finish hardware, IT building communications, lighting controls and BAS networks) as these relate electrical systems

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

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 a 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 $135,800.00 to $217,600.00. 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.