Sr. Electrical Engineer (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,400 - 188,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Engineer in our Advanced Manufacturing group to contribute to data center and mission-critical facilities design and construction. This location-flexible role enables work across U.S. projects, with close collaboration with clients and on-site teams.

You will design power distribution, UPS, emergency systems, grounding, lighting, and low-voltage communications, and may retrofit existing building systems to meet evolving requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering design of medium and low voltage distribution systems and campus-style power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design data center facility power distribution, UPS, emergency systems, grounding, lighting and low-voltage communications.
• Perform design reviews and contribute to project technical collaboration.
• Interact with client, owner and contractors to assist on-site construction.
• Manage quality, scope, budget and schedule of projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

NFPA 70 (NEC) knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Revit or BIM

Job description

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the best candidates.

At Jacobs, we drive to make a positive impact on people’s lives everywhere by bringing solutions and adding value to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we are integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Grow your career with Jacobs, a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

As an Electrical Engineer in our Advanced Manufacturing group, you’ll contribute to projects that enable the heart of our clients’ successful data center facilities engineering, design and construction. In this role, you will have the chance to work on projects including engineering and design of data centers and other mission‑critical facilities. This position is location flexible in the U.S.

You’ll provide design work, contribute to team technical collaboration, perform quality reviews of design packages, and assist directly with other portions of the design process. You may also interact directly with the client, owner, and contractors to assist construction on site. Your responsibilities include engineering and design for data center facility power distribution systems, UPS, emergency systems, grounding, lighting, and low‑voltage communications systems in complex industrial facilities. Design may also include retrofit of existing building systems to accommodate our clients’ continually evolving requirements. Additional responsibilities may include the management of quality, scope, budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 6 years of experience in engineering design of medium and low voltage distribution systems, building electrical systems, and campus‑style power distribution including conveyance
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with industrial facility design
• Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software
• Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of data center facility design experience
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams
• Passionate about buildings and construction
• Experience in the design of large projects established on greenfield sites

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $120,400 to $188,125. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.