On-Site Electrical Engineer – Critical Power & Construction

Jacobs; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role supports installation, delivery of electrical infrastructure, and serves as the on-site field representative coordinating between stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

The candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical design/construction, experience with substations, switchgear, UPS, MV/LV systems, and strong trouble-shooting and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning; or 5+ years on hyperscale data center projects.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution, protective relaying.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, 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 MV/LV distribution, grounding, and controls.
• Conduct daily field observations for quality, safety, and progress.
• Coordinate design issues and field modifications with engineering teams.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and equipment substitutions.
• Support BIM coordination and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Monitor installation for compliance with drawings and specs.
• Identify deficiencies and schedule risks; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, energization planning, and startup support.
• Collaborate with commissioning and QA/QC teams for successful system implementation.
• Prepare weekly site observation reports and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Communication

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 supports installation, delivery of electrical infrastructure, and serves as the on-site field representative coordinating between stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

The candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical design/construction, experience with substations, switchgear, UPS, MV/LV systems, and strong trouble-shooting and communication