Senior Electrical Engineer – Critical Power & Data Center SME

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer – SME to serve as a senior technical authority for electrical infrastructure supporting hyperscale and mission-critical facilities. You will shape electrical strategy from utility interconnection through the IT load, provide direction and mentorship, and lead studies and design governance across global delivery teams. The role demands strong leadership and deep power‑systems expertise.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree; Master’s preferred.
• Active Electrical PE license in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 15–20+ years of experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Advanced expertise in MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, and paralleling.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical architecture from utility interconnection through the IT load.
• Provide senior technical leadership for MV/LV distribution and power systems.
• Perform/load studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or equivalent; ensure protection coordination.
• Provide independent design governance across project teams and delivery resources.
• Oversee project execution from planning to turnover, RFIs, field conditions, and changes.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and integrated systems testing for critical-power infra.

Skills

Electrical PE

Leadership

Data Centers

Power Systems

Mentorship

Travel up to 25%

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

Job description

Jacobs is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer – SME to serve as a senior technical authority for electrical infrastructure supporting hyperscale and mission-critical facilities. You will shape electrical strategy from utility interconnection through the IT load, provide direction and mentorship, and lead studies and design governance across global delivery teams. The role demands strong leadership and deep power‑systems expertise.