Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings Design

Jacobs; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan with stock purchase option

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design complex electrical systems for commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, and transportation projects across Florida. You will deliver construction drawings, perform load analyses, and coordinate with architects and other engineers to meet program goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to NFPA/IEEE/ASHRAE standards, and client-facing responsibilities, with a hybrid work policy supporting in-office and remote work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida.
• Demonstrated design experience with electrical systems for vertical building projects in Florida.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E/72, NFPA 101/110 and IEEE/ASHRAE standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building and infrastructure projects.
• Perform lighting design and controls calculations.
• Prepare electrical load analyses across design stages.
• Develop construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Prepare basis of design reports.
• Complete energy compliance calculations and documentation.
• Select electrical equipment and fixtures per project requirements.
• Coordinate designs with architects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients, owners, and contractors to define design needs.
• Support proposals, BD, and project delivery as needed.
• Contribute to project execution from concept through construction.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Client-focused

Problem-solving

Multi-project prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Florida PE license

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

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

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions for the built environment. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll help design and deliver complex electrical systems for commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, and transportation projects throughout Florida.

What You'll Do

• Design electrical systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects
• Perform lighting design and associated controls calculations
• Prepare electrical load analyses throughout various stages of design
• Develop construction drawings and technical documentation
• Prepare basis of design reports
• Complete energy compliance calculations and supporting documentation
• Select electrical equipment and fixtures based on project requirements
• Coordinate designs with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Engage directly with clients, owners, and contractors to establish design requirements
• Support proposal, business development, and project delivery efforts as needed
• Contribute to the successful execution of projects from concept through construction

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Client-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and deadlines
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Adaptability in a dynamic project environment

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
• Demonstrated professional design experience with electrical systems for vertical building projects in Florida
• Solid knowledge and application of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NFPA 110, applicable building codes, energy codes, IEEE standards, ASHRAE standards, and related industry requirements

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Extensive experience performing short circuit coordination studies and arc flash analyses using SKM or EasyPower
• Working knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM software
• Experience designing telecommunications systems, fire alarm systems, or security systems

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 $180,100.00. 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 September 24, 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.