Senior Electrical Designer

Jacobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer to deliver CAD and Revit MEP designs for advanced facilities, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and communications systems. You will create layouts, 2D/3D models and documentation, coordinating with engineers and design leads to meet client expectations.

The role calls for 10+ years in electrical design, strong 3D modeling, Revit and BIM leadership. We offer geographic flexibility within the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical design experience.
• 5+ years of design experience with Revit.
• 5+ years of experience as a BIM lead.

Responsibilities

• CAD and design electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and communication systems for advanced facilities.
• Create layouts, 2D/3D modeling using AutoCAD and Revit MEP; produce electronic document files.
• Coordinate complex packages with engineers and design leads to deliver electrical projects.

Skills

Electrical design

3D modeling

Drafting

Revit

BIM lead

NEC knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

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 don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as welook intothe future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We’relooking foran Senior Electrical Designer who is excited aboutworking on projects thatenable the heart of our clients’ business.Join us and you’llhave the chance to work onprojects, including semiconductor manufacturing and other state of the art manufacturing facilities.Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the world.

Enjoy geographical flexibility within the U.S, with a strong preference for candidates residing in Pittsburgh, PA, Tempe, AZ, or Portland, OR. Qualified candidates can be considered for remote work.

As a Sr. Electrical Designer, you will thrive as you perform computer-aided drafting and design of electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems for our client’s advanced facilities. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, you’ll create layouts, sketches, 2D/3D modeling, and electronic document files.

Our designers are responsible for delivery of complex packages in coordination with engineers and design leads and form the core of our electrical delivery team. You’ll also develop staffing plans based on deliverables to be produced and the project schedule, gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule for assigned tasks, mentor subordinates, and provide guidance to less experienced designer / drafters. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the world.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-taskingand collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Electrical design utilizing 3-D modeling / drafting
• At least 5 years of design experience with Revit
• At least 5 years of experience as a BIM lead
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical design requirements
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Associate’s degree in relevant field
• At least 5 years of semiconductor, or mission critical design experience

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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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $80,600.00 to $148,610.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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.