Electrical Engineering- Senior

Jacobs is a leading design firm in the Government, Commercial, Healthcare, Data Center and University sectors. We provide award winning engineering and architectural services in all phases of building design and construction. Our collaborative approach allows us to successfully deliver fully integrated professional services for a broad range of clients and project types worldwide.

At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. Reporting to the Electrical Group Lead, the Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the coordination, development, and production of deliverables in support of the overall scope of electrical design. The Senior Electrical Engineer will take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned. The position is in the Federal Buildings Group and the project type is majority industrial. The position is hybrid with a minimum office attendance of two days per week in the Irvine office.

Work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards

• Act as the DOR for electrical design projects including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control and stamping drawings when required.
• Prepare complete drawings and specifications detailing the Electrical System designed
• Prepare inspection and design reports and presentation materials
• Perform high level tasks under minimal supervision using well-defined standards, procedures and codes
• assist project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research
• Design new electrical distribution systems or modifications to existing electrical systems to develop or improve them
• Prepare and document Energy compliance calculations and forms
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including document management and processing RFI's and Change Orders
• Establish project design standards and requirements as applicable for each project
• Supervise design staff to maintain quality and technical content through the life of each project
• Participate in internal and external meetings and document discussions
• Provide project quality control reviews at project milestones and continuous over the shoulder discipline checks
• Select equipment and lighting fixtures for interior and exterior applications
• Design and perform calculations for lighting systems and associated controls
• Prepare load analysis for different stages of design
• Candidate is fluent in written and spoken English, required
• Bachelors' Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is required
• 8+ years' Electrical design experience is required
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person and in writing is required
• Extensive knowledge of electrical building systems is required
• Self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in studio or remote environment
• Overseas travel may be required
• Proficiency in REVIT
• Proficiency in AGI 32 Lighting Analysis, SKM Power Tools for Windows, Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Industrial, Aerospace, Airport, and Laboratory experience is preferred
• Experience in data center, power, UPS systems, generator systems and medium voltage distribution projects is preferred.
• Previous DoD experience, basic competency with Federal energy standards, Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and other Government requirements is preferred
• Experience in lightning protection, security, and fire alarm system design is preferred

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