Electrical Group Lead

Jacobs • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

Electrical Group Lead (PE) - Design & Team Leadership

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-always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with optimism and purpose. We don't stop until we know we're making a meaningful difference.

We are seeking an Electrical Group Lead (PE) to provide both technical and people leadership for a high-performing team delivering some of the most advanced industrial facilities in the world. In this role, you will lead and grow a team of 10-20 electrical engineers and designers, while driving technical excellence across semiconductor manufacturing and other complex industrial projects.

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Group Lead, you will operate at the intersection of technical leadership, project delivery, and people management. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality design execution while developing and mentoring your team.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-20 electrical engineers and designers, including performance management, coaching, and career development

Serve as the Electrical Discipline Lead / Design Manager on major projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved

Provide technical oversight and direction for complex facility electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding, and lighting

Oversee and review design deliverables, including calculations, specifications, and construction documents

Drive design quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across projects and teams

Coordinate resources across projects, balancing workload and supporting business priorities

Partner with project managers and other disciplines to deliver integrated, high-performing solutions

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, owners, and contractors, providing leadership throughout design and construction phases

Lead or contribute to proposals, staffing plans, and project strategy, helping win and successfully execute new work

Champion best practices, innovation, and digital design tools (e.g., ETAP, BIM) across the team

This role requires a leader who can influence at multiple levels, build strong teams, and deliver excellence in both people leadership and technical execution.

Bring Your Expertise

Here's what you'll need:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

12+ years of experience in building electrical systems design

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Demonstrated experience leading teams (10+ staff) or managing design groups

Strong background in industrial or semiconductor facility electrical design

In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE standards, and applicable codes

Extensive experience with power system equipment (switchgear, transformers, panelboards, generators, UPS systems, etc.)

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage design delivery

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Ability to work in our Tempe, AZ office

Ideally, You'll Also Have

Experience in a formal design management or discipline management role

Demonstrated success in resource management, staffing, and team development

Working knowledge of Revit/BIM workflows and coordination practices

Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive process improvements and innovation

Experience with power system modeling software (preferably ETAP)

Why Jacobs?

Bring your curiosity, talent for collaboration, and passion for leadership-and we'll provide the support and opportunities to help you grow and lead at scale. Together, we'll deliver projects that shape the future and make a lasting impact on the world.

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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