Senior Electrical Engineer / SME (Portland, OR)

At Jacobs, we're challenging 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

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.  

  

We’re looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer / SME who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business (hybrid / Portland, OR). Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data center facilities, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.  You’ll also provide on-site assistance during startup, coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, motor control elementaries, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts and grounding, lighting, and power plans.  

 

You’ll also assist directly with the more complex portions of the design process, interacting directly with the client, owner, and contractors to assist construction on site. You and your team will work closely with client owners in a fast paced, dynamic environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents.  

 

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.  

  

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering 
• Professional Engineer license (PE)
• At least 12 years of experience in engineering design of building electrical systems    
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards 
• Experience with UPS and EPMS systems
• Experience with generator sizing and paralleling.
• At least 5 years of Semiconductor, Data Center and/or Mission Critical facilities electrical design experience 
• Extensive experience with electrical engineering power distribution design projects, mission critical facilities experience is a plus
• Extensive design experience with electrical power system equipment/components such as Switchgears, transformers, panelboards, generators, UPS, etc
• Team leadership and client interaction experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills   
• Project lead experience
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.  
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.  
• Passionate about buildings and construction  
  
  
  

  

Ideally, you’ll also have  

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering  
• Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software
• Medium Voltage (MV) design experience
  
  
  

Additional requirement

Applicant must complete background check and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States. Jacobs will not sponsor or continue a visa for this position.

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Posted Salary Range Minimum

151,400.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

236,600.00

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $151,400.00 to $236,600.00. 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.