On-Site Electrical Engineer: Critical Infra & Systems

Jacobs; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge-area project. The role represents the project on-site, supporting installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

You will oversee electrical systems, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and safety standards on active construction sites.

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.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety on active construction sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Substations

Switchgear

UPS systems

Generators

MV/LV distribution

Protective relaying

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge-area project. The role represents the project on-site, supporting installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

You will oversee electrical systems, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and safety standards on active construction sites.