Electrical Designer (Electronics)

Market Advanced Manufacturing

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 don’t settle -- we are always looking beyond raising the bar and delivering with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

We're looking for an Electrical Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our client's business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects, including semiconductor, state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world-class designs for well-known clients around the world. You’ll thrive as you perform computer-aided drafting and design of electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems for our client’s advanced facilities. This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh, PA however, well qualified candidates located in the U.S will also be considered.

Our electrical designers are responsible for the delivery of complex packages in coordination with engineers and design leads and form the core of our electrical delivery team. Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, you’ll create a 3D model space in coordination with architects and engineers. From those 3D BIM models, you’ll design layouts, single-lines, power plans, installation details, grounding plans, cable schedules, and much more will be created. You will also help with the clash detection side of projects and identify type of clashes, identify package owners, review clash report numbers, and speak to them during internal meetings as needed. In addition, you will perform power calculations, apply the NEC and other standards to model content at direction of the engineering staff.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in design utilizing 3-D modeling / drafting
• At least 5 years of design experience with Revit
• At least 5 years of experience as a BIM lead
• Knowledge of NEC and electrical design requirements

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Associate’s degree in relevant field
• At least three years of semiconductor, data center or mission critical design experience

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum 102,900.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 130,000.00

Our 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 $102,900.00 to $130,000.00. 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. Job posted on October 17, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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