On-Site Electrical Engineer — Baton Rouge, Critical Systems

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

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.