Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal

Jacobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 126,100 - 220,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our NYC team on a hybrid schedule at One Penn Plaza. You will apply extensive engineering experience to solve complex building services challenges.

The role requires a NY P.E. license, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in a corporate setting, and proficiency in Revit and 3D CAD. You will design lighting, perform load analyses, prepare drawings and energy calculations, and coordinate with other engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Active New York Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• United States Citizenship.
• At least 10 years of experience in a corporate electrical engineering setting.
• Proficiency in Revit and 3D CAD.
• Independent initiative, problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and calculations for lighting systems and controls.
• Prepare load analyses for design stages.
• Create drawings detailing the system and basis of design reports.
• Document energy compliance calculations and forms.
• Select equipment and fixtures for building projects.
• Coordinate work with engineers and architects across disciplines.

Skills

Independent initiative

Creative problem solving

Eagerness to learn

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Active New York P.E. license

United States Citizenship

Tools

Revit

3D CAD

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 transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today.

We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team on a hybrid schedule to support our Jacobs office in NYC, One Penn Plaza.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your vast experience in the industry and apply it to solving today’s challenges.

As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide by providing a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design. Our skills include power system planning, power distribution, lighting design, fire and life safety systems, vertical transportation, and construction coordination.

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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active New York Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• United States Citizenship
• At least 10 years of experience working in a corporate engineering environment in an electrical engineering capacity
• Proficiency in Revit and 3D CADD
• Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, and remaining dedicated to teamwork

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working on data centers, power, UPS systems, and generator 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 $126,100.00 to $220,600.00. 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 July 28, 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.