On-Site Electrical Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plan

Executive Deferral Plan

Unlimited PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Merit increases

Performance discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs has an immediate opportunity for an On-Site Electrical Engineer at our project near Baton Rouge, LA. The Electrical On-Site Engineer acts as the field representative supporting installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure, coordinating with stakeholders and resolving design and construction challenges.

The role requires leading on-site activities for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with drawings and codes, and collaborating with commissioning and QA/QC teams to ensure

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.Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Strong technical troubleshooting

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Substations

Switchgear

UPS systems

Generators

MV/LV distribution

Protective relaying

Mission-critical electrical systems

Job description

Jacobs has an immediate opportunity for an On-Site Electrical Engineer at our project near Baton Rouge, LA. The Electrical On-Site Engineer acts as the field representative supporting installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure, coordinating with stakeholders and resolving design and construction challenges.

The role requires leading on-site activities for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with drawings and codes, and collaborating with commissioning and QA/QC teams to ensure