On-Site Electrical Engineer — Leader for Critical Power

Jacobs; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO / Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge, LA project. You will serve as the field representative for electrical systems, coordinate with design and construction teams, and ensure installation aligns with drawings, specs and design intent.

Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical design/construction or 5+ years on hyperscale data centers, with experience in substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution, and protective relaying.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years 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 MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, grounding, and controls.
• 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

On-site communication

Technical troubleshooting

Safety on construction sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge, LA project. You will serve as the field representative for electrical systems, coordinate with design and construction teams, and ensure installation aligns with drawings, specs and design intent.

Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in electrical design/construction or 5+ years on hyperscale data centers, with experience in substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution, and protective relaying.