On-Site Electrical Engineer — Data Center & Critical Systems

Jacobs; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO (unlimited)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The professional will serve as the on-site representative, supporting installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure, and coordinating with multiple teams to resolve design and construction challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience (or 5+ years on hyperscale data center projects).

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 MV/LV distribution, emergency power, grounding, controls, and distribution systems.
• Conduct daily field observations to assess quality, safety, and 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.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction coordination

Field observations

Troubleshooting

Communication

On-site safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The professional will serve as the on-site representative, supporting installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure, and coordinating with multiple teams to resolve design and construction challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience (or 5+ years on hyperscale data center projects).