Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal

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Position Summary:

Reporting to the Electrical Group Lead, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for the coordination, development, and production of deliverables in support of the overall scope of electrical design. The Electrical Engineer will take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned. Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

The position is in the Federal Buildings Group and the project type is majority industrial. The codes used include IBC, ABA, and Government Requirements.

The position is a hybrid position requiring office attendance at least two days per week. The position is in the Irvine office.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare drawings and specifications detailing the Electrical System designed
• Prepare inspection and design reports and presentation materials
• Support studio culture through mentoring, design development and other in-person activities.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and document discussions
• Perform routine tasks under general supervision using well-defined standards, procedures, and codes
• Travel to project sites or client offices as needed to meet contract requirements.
• Represents Jacobs, with internal and external personnel, on significant matters
• Coordinate design with architects and other engineering disciplines
• Perform product research; assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research

Here’s what you'll need

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Candidates fluent in written and spoken English required
• Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required
• 10+ years' Electrical design experience is required
• Understanding of IBC and Accessibility Codes
• Working knowledge of electrical building systems
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines
• Self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in studio or remote environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Ability to work as a collaborative member of a multi-discipline design team
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas both in person and in writing
• Proficiency in REVIT
• P.E.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Industrial, Aerospace, Airport, and Laboratory experience
• Experience in lightning protection, security, and fire alarm system design is preferred

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 $121,000.00 to $211,800.00. 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.

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.