Electrical Group Lead

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 133,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Group Lead (PE) to guide a team of 10–20 engineers and designers in design and delivery for advanced industrial facilities. You will lead technical work, mentor staff, and ensure quality across projects.

The role combines design leadership with people management, requiring strong communication and practical knowledge of power systems, NEC/NFPA codes, and BIM workflows. Hybrid work in Tempe, AZ is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 12+ years in building electrical systems design.
• PE license and leadership of design teams or disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-20 electrical engineers and designers.
• Serve as Electrical Discipline Lead / Design Manager on major projects.
• Provide technical oversight for complex facility electrical systems (power, grounding, lighting).
• Oversee and review design deliverables, calculations, specs, and construction documents.
• Drive design quality and continuous improvement across projects and teams.
• Coordinate resources across projects and support business priorities.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical design

Power systems

NFPA 70 / NEC

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Revit/BIM

Job description

Electrical Group Lead (PE) - Design & Team Leadership

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.

Job ID: 40905Location: Tempe, Arizona, United StatesCapabilities: ElectricalOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $132,900.00 - $200,970.00Company: Jacobs

Your impact

Electrical Group Lead (PE) - Design & Team LeadershipAt 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 ImpactAt Jacobs, we don't settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with optimism and purpose. We don't stop until we know we're making a meaningful difference.

We are seeking an Electrical Group Lead (PE) to provide both technical and people leadership for a high-performing team delivering some of the most advanced industrial facilities in the world. In this role, you will lead and grow a team of 10-20 electrical engineers and designers, while driving technical excellence across semiconductor manufacturing and other complex industrial projects.

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Group Lead, you will operate at the intersection of technical leadership, project delivery, and people management. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality design execution while developing and mentoring your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-20 electrical engineers and designers, including performance management, coaching, and career development
• Serve as the Electrical Discipline Lead / Design Manager on major projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved
• Provide technical oversight and direction for complex facility electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, and lighting
• Oversee and review design deliverables, including calculations, specifications, and construction documents
• Drive design quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across projects and teams
• Coordinate resources across projects, balancing workload and supporting business priorities
• Partner with project managers and other disciplines to deliver integrated, high-performing solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, owners, and contractors, providing leadership throughout design and construction phases
• Lead or contribute to proposals, staffing plans, and project strategy, helping win and successfully execute new work
• Champion best practices, innovation, and digital design tools (e.g., ETAP, BIM) across the team

This role requires a leader who can influence at multiple levels, build strong teams, and deliver excellence in both people leadership and technical execution.

Here's what you'll need

Bring Your Expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in building electrical systems design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated experience leading teams (10+ staff) or managing design groups
• Strong background in industrial or semiconductor facility electrical design
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE standards, and applicable codes
• Extensive experience with power system equipment (switchgear, transformers, panelboards, generators, UPS systems, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage design delivery
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in our Tempe, AZ office
• Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience in a formal design management or discipline management role
• Demonstrated success in resource management, staffing, and team development
• Working knowledge of Revit/BIM workflows and coordination practices
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive process improvements and innovation
• Experience with power system modeling software (preferably ETAP)

Why Jacobs?

Bring your curiosity, talent for collaboration, and passion for leadership—and we'll provide the support and opportunities to help you grow and lead at scale. Together, we'll deliver projects that shape the future and make a lasting impact on the world.

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 $132,900.00 to $200,970.00. 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 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Locations

• Tempe, Arizona, United States
• Chandler, Arizona, United States
• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Chicago, Illinois, United States