Electrical Group Lead

Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

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

Electrical Group Lead (PE) – Design & Team Leadership

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 we look into the future with optimism and purpose. We don’t stop until we know we’re making a meaningful difference.

We are seeking an Electrical Group Lead (PE) to provide both technical and people leadership for a high-performing team delivering some of the most advanced industrial facilities in the world. In this role, you will lead and grow a team of 10–20 electrical engineers and designers, while driving technical excellence across semiconductor manufacturing and other complex industrial projects.

What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Group Lead, you will operate at the intersection of technical leadership, project delivery, and people management. You’ll be responsible for ensuring high-quality design execution while developing and mentoring your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10–20 electrical engineers and designers, including performance management, coaching, and career development
• Serve as the Electrical Discipline Lead / Design Manager on major projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved
• Provide technical oversight and direction for complex facility electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, and lighting
• Oversee and review design deliverables, including calculations, specifications, and construction documents
• Drive design quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across projects and teams
• Coordinate resources across projects, balancing workload and supporting business priorities
• Partner with project managers and other disciplines to deliver integrated, high-performing solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, owners, and contractors, providing leadership throughout design and construction phases
• Lead or contribute to proposals, staffing plans, and project strategy, helping win and successfully execute new work
• Champion best practices, innovation, and digital design tools (e.g., ETAP, BIM) across the team

This role requires a leader who can influence at multiple levels, build strong teams, and deliver excellence in both people leadership and technical execution.

Here's what you'll need

Bring Your Expertise

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years of experience in building electrical systems design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated experience leading teams (10+ staff) or managing design groups
• Strong background in industrial or semiconductor facility electrical design
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE standards, and applicable codes
• Extensive experience with power system equipment (switchgear, transformers, panelboards, generators, UPS systems, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage design delivery
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in our Tempe, AZ office

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience in a formal design management or discipline management role
• Demonstrated success in resource management, staffing, and team development
• Working knowledge of Revit/BIM workflows and coordination practices
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive process improvements and innovation
• Experience with power system modeling software (preferably ETAP)

Why Jacobs?

Bring your curiosity, talent for collaboration, and passion for leadership—and we’ll provide the support and opportunities to help you grow and lead at scale. Together, we’ll deliver projects that shape the future and make a lasting impact on the world.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

132,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

200,970.00

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 $132,900.00 to $200,970.00. 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 June 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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 .

Locations

City State Country
Tempe	Arizona	United States
Chandler	Arizona	United States
Chicago	Illinois	United States
Chicago	Illinois	United States