Senior Electrical Engineer - Cities & Places

Jacobs Engineering Group - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Philadelphia, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an Electrical Engineer at Jacobs in Philadelphia, PA, you will be part of a team that specializes in integrated building services design. This role involves managing multiple projects related to power system planning, power distribution, lighting design, and fire and life safety systems, particularly for clients in the Life Science, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare sectors. You will utilize your design and analysis skills to create electrical systems for various facilities, including data centers and healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems, including power, lighting, fire alarm, and signaling systems.
• Design lighting systems including associated control systems.
• Prepare load analysis for each stage of design.
• Direct a design team in preparation of detailed project electrical systems drawings.
• Prepare basis of design report for the project.
• Prepare and document project energy compliance to applicable energy codes.
• Select and prepare specifications for electrical equipment.
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines (mechanical, life safety, etc.) and with project architects.
• Maintain confidentiality with clients and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• Experience working for a MEP firm focusing on Mission Critical applications, including designing medium-voltage distribution systems and emergency generation.
• Proficient in Revit, 3D CADD, SKM and/or eTap Power Tools, Bentley BIM.
• Knowledge of NFPA Codes and Standards, i.e.; 70, 70E, 130, 502, 101, 110, etc.
• Working knowledge of other building systems as they relate to electrical systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Aviation electrical design background.