Onsite Data Center Electrical Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a data center project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on delivering electrical infrastructure through active field collaboration with design, construction, commissioning, and Owner teams.

You will lead on-site activities, address design and construction challenges, and ensure compliance with drawings and standards throughout the project lifecycle.

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, generators, MV/LV distribution, protective relaying.
• Familiarity with 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 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 coordination

Field observations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Substations

Switchgear

UPS systems

MV/LV distribution

Testing & Commissioning

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a data center project near Baton Rouge, LA. The role focuses on delivering electrical infrastructure through active field collaboration with design, construction, commissioning, and Owner teams.

You will lead on-site activities, address design and construction challenges, and ensure compliance with drawings and standards throughout the project lifecycle.