Electrical Engineer (On-Site) (Data Center)

Jacobs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) and stock purchase

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves serving as the primary on-site representative for electrical systems and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve field design and construction challenges.

Required are a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of related experience or 5+ years on hyperscale data center projects. A strong safety and communication skillset is essential for success on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning, or 5+ years on hyperscale data centers.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution, protective relaying.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, and testing requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills; able to work on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for electrical systems.
• Support construction activities involving MV/LV distribution and UPS.
• Conduct daily field observations for quality, safety, and progress.
• Coordinate design issues and field modifications with engineering teams.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and equipment substitutions.
• Support BIM coordination and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Monitor installation for compliance with drawings and specs.
• Identify deficiencies and schedule risks.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, energization, and startup.
• Collaborate with commissioning, QA/QC, and Owner teams.
• Prepare weekly site observation reports and technical recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain stakeholder communications.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction

Field troubleshooting

Communication

Safety on site

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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

JACOBS has an immediate opportunity for an On-Site Electrical Engineer at our project near Baton Rouge, LA. The Electrical On-Site Engineer acts as the Professional's field representative responsible for supporting the installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure. The role ensures effective communication between project stakeholders and facilitates timely resolution of electrical design and construction challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for electrical systems.
• Support construction activities involving medium-voltage, low-voltage, emergency power, grounding, controls, and distribution systems.
• Conduct daily field observations to assess quality, safety, and installation progress.
• Coordinate electrical design issues and field modifications with engineering teams.
• Facilitate review and resolution of RFIs, submittals, and equipment substitutions.
• Support BIM coordination reviews and interdisciplinary coordination efforts.
• Monitor installation activities for compliance with drawings, specifications, and design intent.
• Identify deficiencies, installation concerns, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate inspections, testing activities, energization planning, and startup support.
• Collaborate with commissioning, QA/QC, and Owner teams to ensure successful system implementation.
• Prepare weekly site observation reports and technical recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication among stakeholders.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning; or 5+ years supporting hyperscale data center projects.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, MV/LV distribution, protective relaying, and mission-critical electrical systems.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and testing requirements.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to safely work on active construction sites.

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 $95,200.00 to $130,900.00. 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 July 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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