On-Site Electrical Engineer – Power & Controls

Jacobs; Nashville (TN); 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. You will serve as the field representative responsible for supporting the installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure and for coordinating with project stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in electrical design/construction (or 5+ years on hyperscale data centers).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning (or 5+ years in hyperscale data centers).
• Experience with substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution, protective relaying.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and testing requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to safely work on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site representative for electrical systems.
• Support construction activities involving MV/LV distribution and related systems.
• Conduct 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 cross-discipline coordination.
• Monitor installation for conformance to drawings and specs.
• Identify deficiencies, concerns, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, energization, and startup support.
• Collaborate with commissioning, QA/QC, and Owner teams.
• Prepare weekly site observation reports and participate in meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction management

Commissioning

MV/LV distribution

Protective relaying

Code compliance

Safety on construction sites

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will serve as the field representative responsible for supporting the installation and delivery of electrical infrastructure and for coordinating with project stakeholders to resolve design and construction challenges.

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in electrical design/construction (or 5+ years on hyperscale data centers).