On-Site Electrical Engineer: Data Center Construction Lead

Jacobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO (full-time salaried/exm

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge project. The role serves as the field representative, supporting electrical design, installation, commissioning, and coordination with stakeholders to resolve issues.

You will oversee on-site activities for medium- and low-voltage systems, substations, switchgear, UPS, and protective relaying, while ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning.
• 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 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

Field coordination

Construction support

Technical troubleshooting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Substations

Switchgear

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge project. The role serves as the field representative, supporting electrical design, installation, commissioning, and coordination with stakeholders to resolve issues.

You will oversee on-site activities for medium- and low-voltage systems, substations, switchgear, UPS, and protective relaying, while ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and safety standards.