On-Site Electrical Engineer - Data Center Infra

Jacobs; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer to support the installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure for a major project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will act as the field representative, coordinating with design and construction teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure safe, compliant execution.

The role requires a strong background in electrical design and field operations, with 10+ years of experience (or 5+ years on hyperscale data centers), plus the ability to work on

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 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Electrical codes

On-site safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years electrical design/construction experience or 5+ years hyperscale data centers

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer to support the installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure for a major project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will act as the field representative, coordinating with design and construction teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure safe, compliant execution.

The role requires a strong background in electrical design and field operations, with 10+ years of experience (or 5+ years on hyperscale data centers), plus the ability to work on