On-Site Electrical Engineer: Critical Power & Systems

Jacobs; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO + holidays

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, extensive experience in electrical systems, and the ability to work safely 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.

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 communication

Technical troubleshooting

Safety on construction sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Substations

Switchgear

UPS systems

MV/LV distribution

Protective relaying

Job description

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

The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, extensive experience in electrical systems, and the ability to work safely on active construction sites.