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Senior Electrical Engineer

Jacobs

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we do not 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 great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Are you passionate about designing the cutting‑edge facilities that power the world’s most advanced manufacturing? We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Boise, ID, where you’ll lead impactful projects across semiconductor cleanrooms, laboratories, and other state‑of‑the‑art industrial environments. In this role, you’ll guide designers, provide technical leadership, deliver quality reviews, and tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges in the industry. You’ll work directly with clients, owners, and contractors in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative setting to develop requirements and produce high‑quality construction documents.

If you have 12+ years of experience, strong NEC expertise, PE licensure, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do:

  • Perform, lead and oversee electrical engineering and design for facility power distribution, grounding, lighting, and low‑voltage communication systems.

  • Supervise designer work, provide team technical leadership, and perform quality reviews of design packages.

  • Prepare technical specifications and bid/construction documents; serve as Electrical discipline lead or QC reviewer.

  • Collaborate closely with owners and contractors and support construction activities on‑site.

  • Participate in proposals and deliver proactive solutions to client challenges.

  • Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical or Renewable Energy Engineering from an accredited university

  • Current Professional Engineer (PE) licensure with ability to obtain in State of Idaho.

  • At least 12 years of experience in engineering design of building electrical systems

  • Strong working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), voltage drop, arc flash, short-circuit, and load flow calculations.

  • Experience with electrical equipment specification, vendor submittal reviews, and field coordination.

  • Ability to perform site punch walks and work effectively within construction environments

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Semiconductor and/or mission-critical/data center design experience.

  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and thrive in a dynamic environment.

  • Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software

  • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for continuous learning.

Additional Details:

  • On‑site role at a client facility in Boise, ID, Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

  • Requires field mobility including walking long distances, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

  • Travel may be required.

  • Must pass background check and drug screening and be fully authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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