Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer: Energy and Power (Nationwide)

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and manage junior and mid-level electrical engineering staff while working closely with clients to deliver exceptional services in the energy sector. Responsibilities include strategy formation, business development, and sales as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

About the role

This senior-level position in our Philadelphia, PA office provides the opportunity to lead an electrical engineering team, engage with clients, evaluate their energy needs, and develop concept-level plans through detailed design for full execution. We deliver end-to-end lifecycle services from exploration and development to operation and repowering/retirement. The role involves collaboration with Client Account Managers and sales professionals on strategic pursuits, requiring sophisticated communication, problem-solving, and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions for clients across all market sectors.
• Collaborate with Client Account Managers and sales professionals on strategic pursuits.
• Engage with clients to evaluate energy needs, develop concept-level plans, and execute detailed designs.
• Mentor and manage junior and mid-level electrical engineering staff.
• Participate in business development, strategy formation, and sales to expand the energy transition portfolio.
• Develop proposals, project execution plans, and scope development, including manhour estimates for engineering services.
• Anticipate challenges and manage "up and out" while supporting large teams responsible for daily project delivery details.
• Travel as required to support project needs (typically less than 50%).
• Work at least 2 days per week in the Philadelphia, PA office when not traveling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure (any U.S. state), with the ability to acquire additional state licenses as needed.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, win work, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities.
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior technical staff.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Skills

The following qualifications are highly regarded:

• Experience with HV or MV substations.
• Power distribution systems and microgrids.
• Power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity.
• Renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and other technologies).
• Energy storage systems.
• Power system modeling using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar software.
• Protection and Control, SCADA, or power system automation.
• Campus utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning.
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems.
• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $129,400.00 to $226,500.00. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on August 21, 2026.