Senior Electrical Engineer - Cities & Places

Job ID: 39444Location: Boise, Idaho, United StatesCapabilities: ElectricalOffice Setup: HybridSalary: $123,600.00 - $193,200.00Company: JacobsAt 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 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. We provide award-winning engineering and architectural services in all phases of design and construction, and our collaborative approach allows us to successfully deliver fully integrated professional services for a broad range of clients and project types worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer located in Boise, ID for our Northwest Cities & Places team to provide senior technical leadership and oversight as part of a team that provides a wide range of skills for designing and delivering buildings projects for Healthcare, Governments/Public Agency, Advanced Facilities, Transit, and Water market clients. Your impact:In this role, you will serve as an expert within your discipline, applying specialized depth of knowledge to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions. You will oversee designer work, lead project teams, and perform quality reviews of design packages while contributing directly to the most challenging aspects of the design process.While working in this role you’ll be managing multiple projects simultaneously while providing engineering and design and/or oversight of facility power distribution systems, grounding, and lighting systems and associated controls. With our team of Electrical Engineers and Designers you’ll utilize your exceptional design and analysis skills to plan and design electrical systems for buildings and facilities, including retrofit of existing building systems. Additionally, you will interact directly with clients, owners, and contractors, providing services during construction on-site and supporting Cities & Places market business development and providing proposals to existing and new clients.Your responsibilities will include:Working in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while maintaining high quality standardsActing as the Engineer of Record and/or Electrical Discipline Lead for electrical design projects including preparing and/or directing design teams in the preparation of complete and coordinated drawings and specifications, and serving as Quality Control reviewer and stamping drawings when requiredManaging electrical engineering design project schedule, budget, and delegation of work to CAD and engineering support staff; mentoring and supporting development of junior engineering team membersDesigning full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including power, fire detection/alarm/life safety, telecommunications, audio/visual systems, signaling systems, and lighting systems, including associated control systems and photometric analysesPreparing load analyses for each stage of design Preparing basis of design reports for projectsPreparing and documenting project energy compliance to applicable energy codes Selecting and preparing specifications for electrical equipment and fixturesCoordinating work with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, life safety, etc.) and with architectural and interiors teams, as well as other client consultantsPerforming and managing construction contract administration and field investigation tasks including document management and reviewing, coordinating, and responding to RFIs, submittals, and change requestsMaintain confidentiality for clients and projects when required#LI-AC2 Here's what you'll need Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of IdahoHealthcare experience Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person and in writing; fluency in written and spoken English15+ years of Electrical Engineering experience and extensive knowledge of electrical building systems, including the following:Experience working for an MEP firm with experience designing power distribution systems (including medium-voltage distribution systems and emergency power generation), lighting systems and controls, and low voltage systemsProficient in Revit, SKM and/or eTap Power Tools, AGI32 Lighting Analysis, and Microsoft Office suiteKnowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, i.e.; 70,70E, 99, 101,110, etc. Knowledge of FGI GuidelinesKnowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelinesWorking knowledge of other building systems (e.g. door finish hardware, IT building communications, lighting controls and BAS networks) as these relate to electrical systems Ideally you'll also have:Master's Degree in Electrical EngineeringProject Management experience including proposal development, client invoicing, contracting, and risk managementIndustrial, Airport, and Laboratory experience Lightning protection and security system design experienceOur 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 $123,600.00 to $193,200.00. 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 May 08, 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. Locations CityStateCountryBoiseIdahoUnited States