Hybrid Data Center Start-Up & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Sanford (NC); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring an Electrical Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist to lead energization, commissioning, and visual inspection of power distribution, UPS, switchgear, and related electrical utilities for hyperscale and mission-critical data centers. You’ll develop start-up plans, generate documentation, and coordinate with OEMs and construction teams.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), 5+ years in Start-Up/Commissioning, and willingness to travel to diverse client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Start-Up and Commissioning in data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Understanding of data center electrical systems and power reliability.
• Willingness to travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop start-up and commissioning plans and execution strategies.
• Create commissioning documentation and oversee execution for electrical systems.
• Coordinate with OEM service technicians and construction teams as needed.
• Provide technical input and maintain logs and change control records.

Skills

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is hiring an Electrical Start-Up/Commissioning Specialist to lead energization, commissioning, and visual inspection of power distribution, UPS, switchgear, and related electrical utilities for hyperscale and mission-critical data centers. You’ll develop start-up plans, generate documentation, and coordinate with OEMs and construction teams.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), 5+ years in Start-Up/Commissioning, and willingness to travel to diverse client