Senior Electrical Engineer — Remote Life Sciences Facilities

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (unlimited)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Remote or Hybrid) to lead electrical design for Advanced Facilities and Life Sciences projects. You will oversee power distribution, engage with clients and contractors, and guide design teams through complex industrial scopes.

The role requires a PE license (preferred), 10+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70. You’ll work with Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE, Professional Engineer license preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering design of building systems.
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC).
• Ability to perform power system studies including short circuit, load flow, protective coordination, and arc flash studies.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design of facility power distribution systems, grounding, lighting, equipment & construction specifications and hazardous area classifications in complex facilities.
• Evaluating goals and selecting required equipment to meet them.
• Performing calculations and evaluations for industrial applications.
• Directing activities to ensure construction, installation, and testing meet specifications and standards.
• Coordinate with project team and client; provide on-site assistance during startup.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

Visio

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Remote or Hybrid) to lead electrical design for Advanced Facilities and Life Sciences projects. You will oversee power distribution, engage with clients and contractors, and guide design teams through complex industrial scopes.

The role requires a PE license (preferred), 10+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70. You’ll work with Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools in a fast-paced environment.