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Building Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - water/wastewater
Brown And Caldwell
Lakewood, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
…This includes multi-disciplinary coordination and developing design elements, such as identifying and selecting appropriate equipment (including sizing ductwork, plumbing, and fire…
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Electrical Engineer - Early Career
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO
- $34,986 USD / year
As an early-career Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the design, analysis, fabrication support, integration, and verification of spaceflight and ground-support electronics.…
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Transportation Engineer
GPAC
Columbus, IN
- $70,000 to $145,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Transportation Engineer to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. This individual will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of…
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Senior Design Engineer
GPAC
Columbia, MO
- $140,000 to $168,000 USD / year
…industry in the Columbia, MO area. Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to design steel structures, connections, and…
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Lead Electrical Engineer - hardware and design – aerospace and defense
Intermedia Group, Inc.
Davenport, IA
TITLE: Lead Electrical Engineer - hardware and design – aerospace and defense
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Connectivity System Senior Engineer
Caterpillar, Inc.
Mossville, IL
We are seeking a talented Connectivity System Senior Engineer to design, develop, and validate end-to-end telematics systems and software solutions for Power and Energy Connectivity…
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AI-Augmented Quality Engineer
Cognizant
Naperville, IL
- $80,000 to $125,000 USD / year
As an AI-Augmented Quality Engineer, you will make an impact for our client by designing and executing automation and functional test strategies that improve the reliability of complex…
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Data Engineer, Analytics (Technical Leadership)
Meta
Springfield, IL
Conceptualize and own the data architecture for multiple large-scale projects, while evaluating design and operational cost-benefit tradeoffs within systems
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AI Data Engineer
Cognizant
Springfield, IL
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
As an AI Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-native data engineering solutions that enable advanced AI-driven applications and…
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AI Data Engineer
Cognizant
Springfield, IL
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
As an AI Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-native data engineering solutions that enable advanced AI-driven applications and…
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Senior Production Support Engineer
CIBC
Chicago, IL
…Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, and Jira for requirements tracking, project management, and issue…
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Piping Engineer - Manufacturing
Jacobs
Chicago, IL
Extensive demonstrated history of professional experience in the design of Piping systems.
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Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer
GE Aerospace
Arlington Heights, IL · Chicago, IL · Bloomington, IL · Barrington, IL · Loves Park, IL
The Supplier Support Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for addressing part shortages and ensuring supplier performance aligns with Clear to Build (CTB) targets. This role emphasizes…
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Electrical Engineering Lead
Jacobs
Chicago, IL
While working in this role you’ll be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously including design and perform calculations for lighting systems and associated controls, prepare load…
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Sr Staff Applications Operations Engineer – Engineering Tools Automation & AI Ops
GE Aerospace
Barrington, IL · Arlington Heights, IL · Bloomington, IL · Chicago, IL · Loves Park, IL
- $131,000 to $174,000 USD / year
…engineering application pods (software, hardware and electronic design, and project and portfolio management tools) for US and UK…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Lisle, IL
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Normal, IL
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Peoria, IL
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Springfield, IL
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical…
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Design Engineer
GPAC
Houston, TX
- $85,000 to $120,000 USD / year
…fabrication industry in the Houston, TX area. Our client is seeking a Design Engineer to design steel structures, connections, and…
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Structural Engineer - Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (Remote)
GPAC
San Antonio, TX
- $80,000 to $115,000 USD / year
…(PEMB) industry. Our client designs and supplies metal building systems and has a strong reputation across Texas. This is a fully remote opportunity for a structural engineer who wants to…
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Structural Engineer - Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (Remote)
GPAC
Austin, TX
- $80,000 to $115,000 USD / year
…(PEMB) industry. Our client designs and supplies metal building systems and has a strong reputation across Texas. This is a fully remote opportunity for a structural engineer who wants to…
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Transportation Engineer
GPAC
Louisville, AL
- $70,000 to $145,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Transportation Engineer to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. This individual will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of…
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Transportation Engineer
GPAC
Paducah, KY
- $70,000 to $145,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Transportation Engineer to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. This individual will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of…
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In Circuit Test Engineer II
CIRCUIT CHECK INC
Maple Grove, MN
- $36 to $43 USD / hour
Circuit Check is the market-leading provider of automated test systems and test fixtures for complex electronic products for the automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, energy,…

Jacobs

Electrical Engineering Lead

Chicago, IL, United States

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Experience: 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including the following:
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

As an Electrical Engineering Lead, 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 power system planning, power distribution, lighting design, fire and life safety systems, low and medium voltage distribution systems for such projects as Life Science and Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and hospital clients.

While working in this role you’ll be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously including design and perform calculations for lighting systems and associated controls, prepare load analysis for different stages of design, prepare drawings detailing the system designed, prepare basis of design report for the project, prepare and document Energy compliance calculations and forms, select equipment and fixtures for use in the building and coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects. With our team of Electrical Engineers and Designers you’ll utilize your exceptional design and analysis skills, to plan and design electrical systems for buildings and facilities, including data centers and pharmaceutical/life science research/healthcare.

What you'll do

Design full low and medium voltage electrical systems and oversee the design of 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.

This is a hybrid position (2 days/week in a local Jacobs office). While our preference is to hire for our Philadelphia, PA office, we are open to candidates located in cities or states near other Jacobs offices, provided they are able to work within the Central or Eastern time zones. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Professional Engineer license (PE)
12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including the following:
Experience working for a MEP firm required focusing on Mission Critical applications, experience 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 (e.g. door finish hardware, IT building communications, lighting controls and BAS networks) as these relate electrical systems

Ideally, you'll also have

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

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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