On-Site Electrical Engineer: Critical Power & Field Lead

Jacobs; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an On-Site Electrical Engineer to lead field activities in electrical infrastructure delivery, coordinating with project teams on design and construction challenges.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning (5+ years for hyperscale data centers). Expertise includes substations, switchgear, UPS, MV/LV distribution, and strong communication on active 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 MV/LV distribution, 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 and specifications.
• 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 design

Construction

Operations

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Communication

Site safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Substations

Switchgear

UPS systems

Job description

Jacobs in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an On-Site Electrical Engineer to lead field activities in electrical infrastructure delivery, coordinating with project teams on design and construction challenges.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning (5+ years for hyperscale data centers). Expertise includes substations, switchgear, UPS, MV/LV distribution, and strong communication on active sites.