On-Site Electrical Engineer: Construction & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on installing and delivering electrical infrastructure while coordinating with stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical design, construction, or commissioning (or 5+ years on hyperscale data center projects), with hands-on experience in substations, UPS, MV/LV distribution, and protective

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Field communication

Troubleshooting

Safety on active construction sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on installing and delivering electrical infrastructure while coordinating with stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical design, construction, or commissioning (or 5+ years on hyperscale data center projects), with hands-on experience in substations, UPS, MV/LV distribution, and protective