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Electrical Engineering Specialist (Electronics)

Lensa
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026
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Shape the Future of Advanced Facilities - Electronics

Locations: Portland, OR | Tempe, AZ | Austin, TX | Moon Township, PA | Latham, NY

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.  

Join our team and design electrical systems that power innovation. As an Electrical Engineering Specialist, you’ll work on mission-critical projects for cutting-edge industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, research facilities, and other state-of-the-art manufacturing environments. Your expertise will help enable the heart of our clients’ business.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the schedule and technical quality of electrical engineering tasks on high-profile projects.
  • Develop detailed designs such as: Installation details, motor control center single lines, electric room layouts, control panel layouts, grounding, lighting, and power plans.
  • Provide support during startup, coordinate across disciplines, and assist with construction.
  • Collaborate directly with clients, owners, and contractors to ensure successful delivery.
  • Work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong foundation in electrical engineering design for semiconductor or mission critical manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, client-facing role.
  • Passion for solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions.

Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that shape the future of technology and manufacturing.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work with talented professionals in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience with complex design challenges and client interaction.

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.  

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • At least 15 years of experience in engineering design of building electrical systems    
  • At least 4 years of electrical design experience for semiconductor, data center, or mission critical facilities
  • Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and IEEE standards 
  • Experience with UPS and EPMS systems
  • Experience with generator sizing and paralleling
  • 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
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams   

Ideally, you’ll also have:  

  • Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software
  • Electrical design experience for semiconductor, data center and/or mission critical facilities
  • Medium Voltage (MV) design experience

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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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