On-Site Electrical Engineer – Critical Power & Data Center

Jacobs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) or equivalent savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge, LA project. The role serves as the field representative, ensuring safe and timely installation of electrical infrastructure and coordinating among stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning, with hyperscale data center experience preferred. Expect collaboration with BIM coordination and field problem-solving on-site.

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.

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

Project coordination

Field troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM coordination software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge, LA project. The role serves as the field representative, ensuring safe and timely installation of electrical infrastructure and coordinating among stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning, with hyperscale data center experience preferred. Expect collaboration with BIM coordination and field problem-solving on-site.