Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

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 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 an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including steel and aluminum manufacturing facilities as well as other industrial and manufacturing projects. 

You’ll learn to be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule.  Your multi-discipline, highly interactive team will produce single lines diagrams, electric room layouts, cable tray designs, cable schedules, ductbank designs, installation details as well as grounding, lighting, and power plans. 

You’ll also contribute to more complex portions of the design process, interacting directly with the other disciplines. You and your team will work closely with client owners in a fast paced, dynamic environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents for state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Your team will also contribute to the overall planning of a project from concept through construction and into commissioning.

Additionally, in this role, you’ll learn the basics of electrical design including:

• The National Electric Code (NEC)
• Grounding
• Lighting and receptacles
• Wiring methods such as conduit and cable tray design
• How to size and select cables
• Selecting overcurrent devices
• How to size transformers
• Motor lists and load summaries to help in the design of power systems
• Learn the basics of drafting and contribute to the development of the drawings

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering,  
• Visa Sponsorship now or in the future is not available for this role

Ideally, you’ll also have:   

• Engineer in Training (EIT) 
• Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software 
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering  
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and desire to contribute/collaborate   
• Passion for buildings and construction   

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

58,656.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

94,600.00

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, 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 $58,656.00 to $94,600.00. 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. Job posted on February 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Portland	Oregon	United States
Denver	Colorado	United States
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States