On-Site Electrical Engineer: Mission-Critical Infra

Jacobs; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge project. You’ll serve as the on-site representative, coordinating electrical design and field activities to support mid/high-voltage systems, UPS, and critical power delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical design/construction or 5+ years in hyperscale data centers, plus strong communication and on-site safety skills. Open to full-time, on-site work with competitive salary range.

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 MV/LV distribution, 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, 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 & construction

Hyperscale data centers

Field construction management

Technical troubleshooting

Communication & collaboration

Active construction site safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a Baton Rouge project. You’ll serve as the on-site representative, coordinating electrical design and field activities to support mid/high-voltage systems, UPS, and critical power delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical design/construction or 5+ years in hyperscale data centers, plus strong communication and on-site safety skills. Open to full-time, on-site work with competitive salary range.