Onsite Electrical Engineer – Critical Power & Systems (Baton Rouge)

Jacobs; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 95,200 - 130,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a critical project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will act as the field representative, coordinating electrical design and construction activities to satisfy project requirements and standards.

The role requires extensive on-site work, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and strong communication skills to resolve design and construction challenges efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years in electrical design, construction, operations, or commissioning; or 5+ years on hyperscale data center projects.
• Experience with substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, MV/LV distribution, protective relaying, and mission-critical electrical systems.

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.

Skills

Electrical design

Field engineering

Substations

Switchgear

MV distribution

Protective relaying

Troubleshooting

Construction safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Jacobs seeks an On-Site Electrical Engineer for a critical project near Baton Rouge, LA. You will act as the field representative, coordinating electrical design and construction activities to satisfy project requirements and standards.

The role requires extensive on-site work, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and strong communication skills to resolve design and construction challenges efficiently.