Electrical Technical Services Lead

Jacobs; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 114,400 - 157,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Discretionary bonuses and merit increases

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Sr. Electrical Construction Technical Services Lead to oversee world-class data center projects. This role involves leading electrical engineering and construction management, ensuring effective communication with project stakeholders and managing technical documentation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in electrical engineering or 15–20 years in construction management, with a relevant degree and strong leadership skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in electrical engineering or 15–20 years in construction management.
• Understanding of construction codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents for construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in resolving project issues and discrepancies.
• Ensure liaison with engineering firms and client representatives.
• Provide technical support for engineering documents and drawings.
• Engage in the permitting process with authorities.
• Collaborate with design-build contractors.
• Lead construction document management process.
• Mentor and guide the team towards project objectives.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction management

Communication skills

Understanding construction methods

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Sr. Electrical Construction Technical Services Lead

We will work on world‑class data center projects, leading technical construction services in electrical engineering and construction management to support our clients’ technology infrastructure needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in‑progress issues, discrepancies, and disputes related to the technical interpretation of drawings and specifications, clarifying and expediting response as needed.
• Ensure liaison with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives.
• Provide on‑site technical support for interpretation of engineering documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process.
• Engage in the permitting process and work with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Collaborate with design‑build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors, ensuring receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Lead the construction document management process, overseeing and guiding a construction document control lead.
• Act as a technically competent lead in responding to contractor or other party requests for specification deviations in work or work product, working within the project approved spec deviation process.
• Work with field quality, contractor, and home office engineering to resolve nonconformities (NCRs).
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the team toward achieving project objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering or 15–20 years of experience in construction management for heavy‑industrial process facilities, including life sciences and data centers.
• Understanding of construction‑oriented methods, codes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership roles.
• Large project experience.
• Project management competencies.
• Construction field experience.

Location

Baton Rouge office; project located in St. Francisville, LA.

Benefits

Employees receive medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. The company offers unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave, with additional rewards such as merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Compensation

Base salary range: $114,400.00 to $157,200.00. Pay is determined by location and other factors including experience and education.

EEO Statement

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.