On-Site Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Jacobs; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will act as the field representative supporting electrical infrastructure installation and delivery, coordinating with stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

Responsibilities include on-site leadership for electrical systems, monitoring safety and quality, handling RFIs, submittals, and coordination with BIM and commissioning teams.

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, generators, MV/LV distribution, protective relaying, and mission-critical 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 and safety controls.
• Conduct daily field observations for quality, safety, and progress.
• Coordinate design issues and field modifications with engineering teams.
• Review and resolve RFIs, submittals, and equipment substitutions.
• Support BIM coordination and interdisciplinary reviews.
• Monitor installation for conformance with drawings and specs.
• Identify deficiencies, installation concerns, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, energization planning, and startup support.
• Collaborate with commissioning, QA/QC, and Owner teams; prepare weekly reports.

Skills

Field representation

Electrical design

Construction experience

Troubleshooting

On-site safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is hiring an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will act as the field representative supporting electrical infrastructure installation and delivery, coordinating with stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

Responsibilities include on-site leadership for electrical systems, monitoring safety and quality, handling RFIs, submittals, and coordination with BIM and commissioning teams.