Senior Electrical Engineer — AI Data Center Power

Jacobs

Birmingham (AL)

Hybrid

USD 191,000 - 263,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior electrical engineer specializing in data center power systems. You will shape MV/LV distribution, UPS topology, generator paralleling, and redundancy for hyperscale programs, while leading cross-functional teams and engaging with clients.

You will mentor engineers, develop standards, and ensure NEC/NFPA/IEEE compliance, with hybrid work options and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering; PE license required.
  • 20+ years in electrical engineering; 15+ years in mission-critical data center design.
  • Experience with MV/LV distribution and UPS topology for Tier III/IV facilities.
  • Proficiency with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and IEEE arc flash analysis.
  • Strong client-facing leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Lead upfront power systems planning with hyperscale clients, defining MV/LV distribution and redundancy strategies.
  • Drive the full power chain from MV switchgear to UPS, generator paralleling, transfer switching, PDUs, and busway.
  • Provide governance for electrical deliverables across teams and support commissioning and IST of critical power systems.

Skills

Power Systems
MV/LV distribution
UPS topology
Generator paralleling
Arc flash analysis
ETAP
SKM PowerTools
EasyPower
AutoCAD Electrical
Revit MEP
Bluebeam
BIM 360

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering
Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP
SKM PowerTools
EasyPower
AutoCAD Electrical
Revit MEP
Bluebeam
BIM 360

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior electrical engineer specializing in data center power systems. You will shape MV/LV distribution, UPS topology, generator paralleling, and redundancy for hyperscale programs, while leading cross-functional teams and engaging with clients.

You will mentor engineers, develop standards, and ensure NEC/NFPA/IEEE compliance, with hybrid work options and travel to project sites as needed.

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