Sr. Electrical Engineer; Data Centers

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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, and mission‑critical outcomes. We transform abstract ideas into realities that positively impact people’s lives worldwide.

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 a positive impact by bringing solutions and adding value to our communities and society as a whole. From life‑saving therapies to clean water delivery, we 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 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 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 will 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.

Additional responsibilities may include the management of quality, scope, budget, and schedule. Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. Through mentorship and other career development opportunities, you’ll continue to grow and thrive.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multitasking, collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you pursue and fulfill what drives you. We can make big impacts on the world, together.

• 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

• 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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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…