Senior Electrical Engineer

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase at discount

Deferred compensation

Unlimited PTO (PPTO)

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and specify medium and low voltage power distribution, motor control, standby and emergency generation, lighting, fire detection and protection, grounding, and security systems for municipal water and wastewater projects.

The role involves developing calculations, technical notes, and reports, coordinating with remote domestic and international staff, and contributing to growth domestically and globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience designing facilities and electrical systems.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience leading remote domestic and international staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of MV and LV power distribution.
• Develop power distribution and lighting calculations and reports.
• Lead and mentor remote team members.
• Collaborate with municipal clients on water/wastewater projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Power distribution design

Team collaboration

Remote staff management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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

We share a common purpose – to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong. We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Northwest team. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our municipal clients’ water and wastewater challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll be charged with using your experience in the design and specification of medium and low voltage power distribution, motor control, standby and emergency generation systems, lighting systems, fire detection and protection, lightning protection, grounding, and security systems, to relevant codes of practice. You’ll also develop high quality power distribution and lighting calculations, technical notes, and reports. Your ability to contribute to the development and growth of both domestically and globally will be a great asset.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 15 years of experience designing various types of facilities and buildings, utility systems, designs, and interpretation of facility electrical systems
• Holds an active professional engineering (PE) license.
• Capable of working in a team environment, including giving and receiving critical feedback
• Successful experience with working and managing remote domestic and international staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Task lead or Project Management experience, with some staff in remote locations
• Project experience designing infrastructure and facilities, such as Transit, Transportation and Water
• Vertical commercial experience, such as administrative offices, airport terminals

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 $102,900.00 to $207,100.00. 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 July 16, 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.