Electrical Engineer (On-Site) (Data Center)

Jacobs; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for an On-Site Electrical Engineer to join a project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will act as the field representative, coordinating between stakeholders and resolving electrical design and construction challenges on site.

Ideal candidates have extensive electrical design/installation experience, especially in data-center environments, and are comfortable working on active construction sites with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction on-site safety

Data center experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

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

• 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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