Sr. Electrical Engineer; Data Centers

Sr. Electrical Engineer (Data Centers) – Jacobs

Base pay range: $/year – $/year

At Jacobs, we're 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 is worldwide: we create life‑saving therapies, clean water systems, transportation networks and technology access, building the smart environments of tomorrow.

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.

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. You will have the chance to work on projects including engineering and design of data centers and other mission‑critical facilities. The 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. You and the other members of your electrical design team will work closely with the broader multi‑discipline team in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collaborative environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents.

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.

• 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

• 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‑discipline teams
• Passionate about buildings and construction
• Experience in the design of large projects established on greenfield sites

Your health, well‑being and future are important to us. 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday and caregiver leave.

And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

Job posted on January 30, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.