Senior Electrical Engineer - Power

About the role

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a Senior Electrical Engineer in our New York City or Morristown, NJ locations you will be joining a team that provides a range of skills as part of an integrated building services design. Our diverse range of skills include medium voltage to low voltage power distribution system design, power studies (short circuit, coordination and arc flash), lighting design, transportation and aviation infrastructure fire and life safety systems, water/wastewater facilities, mission critical environments and renewable energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously including design, perform calculations, prepare contract drawings and specifications and prepare basis of design reports.
• Delegate work to junior staff and oversee drawings, specifications and calculations to ensure they meet applicable codes and project requirements.
• Attend client meetings during which you will interface with contractors and vendors without minimal supervision.
• Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including power, emergency power systems, batteries, lighting, fire alarm and signaling systems.
• Lead in preparing contract documents for plans, specifications, and cost estimates for complex projects from planning studies to final design.
• Design lighting systems including associated control systems.
• Prepare load analysis for each stage of design.
• Prepare detailed project electrical systems drawings.
• Prepare basis of design reports and technical specifications for the project.
• Expertly apply knowledge of commonly used electrical engineering and design concepts, principles, best practices, codes, and guidelines related to electrical engineering industry.
• Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment.
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and with project architects across multiple locations.
• Manage several different assignments simultaneously.
• Work with a Senior Level Electrical Engineer for quality control and quality assurance of electrical engineering plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• Experience working for a MEP firm required focusing on Mission Critical applications.
• Experience designing medium-voltage distribution systems and emergency generation.

Skills

• Proficient in Revit, 3D CADD.
• Knowledge of NFPA Standards.
• Working knowledge of other building systems (e.g. door finish hardware, IT building communications, lighting controls and BAS networks) as these relate electrical systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligibility to enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Eligibility for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $170,000.00 to $230,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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.