On-Site Electrical Engineer — Mission-Critical Power Systems

Jacobs; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role oversees electrical systems on the ground, coordinating with engineering teams to address design and field challenges.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and safety on active construction sites. Primary responsibilities involve on-site leadership, field inspections, and coordination across disciplines.

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

Electrical design

Field troubleshooting

On-site coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role oversees electrical systems on the ground, coordinating with engineering teams to address design and field challenges.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and safety on active construction sites. Primary responsibilities involve on-site leadership, field inspections, and coordination across disciplines.