On-Site Electrical Engineer - Mission-Critical Power

Jacobs; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO for full-time salaried/exempt

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on delivering electrical infrastructure installation, coordinating with design teams, and supporting field operations on active construction sites.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in electrical design, construction, or commissioning, with familiarity in MV/LV distribution and protective relaying. Travel may be required.

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.Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction

Operations

Commissioning

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on delivering electrical infrastructure installation, coordinating with design teams, and supporting field operations on active construction sites.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in electrical design, construction, or commissioning, with familiarity in MV/LV distribution and protective relaying. Travel may be required.