Senior Electrical Engineer - AI Data Center Power Systems

Jacobs; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer for hyperscale data center programs, leading MV/LV distribution design, UPS topology, and generator paralleling across projects in the U.S. You will shape electrical infrastructure strategy from utility interconnection to IT equipment receptacle, while guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, mentoring engineers, and adherence to NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited program (Master's preferred).
• PE License is required; active licensure in at least one state; reciprocal licensure possible.
• 20+ years of professional electrical engineering experience; 15+ years in mission-critical data centers or similar facilities.
• Proven expertise in MV/LV distribution design, UPS topology, generator paralleling, transfer switching, and redundancy for Tier III/IV facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead upfront power systems planning for hyperscale clients; define MV/LV distribution, redundancy, and interconnection approaches.
• Drive the full power chain from MV switchgear to UPS, generator paralleling, transfers, PDUs, busways; perform power system studies.
• Champion innovation in power efficiency, BESS integration, renewables, and AI/GPU power density scaling; develop Jacobs' electrical standards.
• Provide technical governance across disciplines and partners; review calculations, drawings, and submittals for code compliance.

Skills

Power systems

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's degree preferred

PE License (Active)

Tools

ETAP

PowerTools

EasyPower

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer for hyperscale data center programs, leading MV/LV distribution design, UPS topology, and generator paralleling across projects in the U.S. You will shape electrical infrastructure strategy from utility interconnection to IT equipment receptacle, while guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, mentoring engineers, and adherence to NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards.