Sr. Electrical Engineer; Data Centers

Sr. Electrical Engineer (Data Centers) – Jacobs

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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:
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.

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’re 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 and construction. You will work on engineering and design of data centers and other mission‑critical facilities. The position is location flexible in the U.S.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide design work, contribute to team technical collaboration, perform quality reviews of design packages, and assist directly with other portions of the design process.
• Interact directly with the client, owner, and contractors to assist construction on site.
• Work closely with the broader multi‑discipline team in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collaborative environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents.
• Engineer and design data center facility power distribution systems, UPS, emergency systems, grounding, lighting, and low voltage communications systems in complex industrial facilities.
• Design retrofit of existing building systems to accommodate evolving requirements.
• Manage quality, scope, budget and schedule.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 6 years 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.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• 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 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.

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.