On-Site Electrical Engineer: Field & Commissioning Lead

Jacobs; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer to support electrical infrastructure delivery on a major project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will serve as the field representative coordinating between construction teams and design engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in design, construction, or commissioning, with hyperscale data center exposure preferred. You will manage on-site activities, safety, inspections, and startup support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in electrical design, construction, or commissioning.
• 5+ years supporting hyperscale data center projects (preferred).
• Experience with substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution.
• Familiar with electrical codes, standards, and testing requirements.
• Strong 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 across MV/LV distribution, grounding, controls.
• Perform daily field observations for quality, safety, and progress.
• Coordinate design issues and field modifications with engineering teams.
• Facilitate RFIs, submittals, and equipment substitutions.
• Support BIM coordination and interdisciplinary reviews.
• Monitor installations for compliance with drawings and specs.
• Identify deficiencies and schedule risks.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, energization, and startup.
• Collaborate with commissioning, QA/QC, Owner teams for implementation.
• Prepare weekly site observation reports and participate in meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction supervision

Operations

Commissioning

Hyperscale data centers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer to support electrical infrastructure delivery on a major project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will serve as the field representative coordinating between construction teams and design engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in design, construction, or commissioning, with hyperscale data center exposure preferred. You will manage on-site activities, safety, inspections, and startup support.