Senior Electrical Engineer - Hyperscale Data Center Power

Jacobs; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock program

Five weeks PTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in data center power systems. You will lead MV/LV distribution design, UPS topology, generator paralleling, and power quality studies for hyperscale facilities, while mentoring teams and engaging with clients.

The role combines technical authority with project leadership across Design-Build delivery, NEC/NFPA/IEEE standard compliance, and ongoing innovation in high-density power solutions.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical governance for electrical deliverables and ensure code compliance across projects.
• Lead upfront power systems planning for hyperscale clients, defining MV/LV distribution and redundancy strategies.
• Mentor and coach electrical engineers; develop reusable calculation packages and reference designs.
• Represent Jacobs in industry forums and contribute to standards and thought leadership.

Skills

Power Systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Client-facing

Power engineering standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

Bluebeam

BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in data center power systems. You will lead MV/LV distribution design, UPS topology, generator paralleling, and power quality studies for hyperscale facilities, while mentoring teams and engaging with clients.

The role combines technical authority with project leadership across Design-Build delivery, NEC/NFPA/IEEE standard compliance, and ongoing innovation in high-density power solutions.