Electrical Engineer; Subject Matter Expert; SME Data Center market
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Electrical Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)
Join to apply for the Electrical Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market) role s role is pivotal in shaping the electrical infrastructure of mission‑critical data center facilities, driving strategic growth, mentoring talent and representing Jacobs’ technical leadership externally.
Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr
Location: Available at any location in the United States. Preference for candidates near a Jacobs U.S. office.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Innovation- Provide internal technical leadership across data center programs.
- Set design strategy with clients with upfront planning and optimize electrical systems including MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, grounding, and redundancy strategies.
- Champion innovation in power systems, energy efficiency, and resiliency.
- Develop and maintain Jacobs’ electrical standards, specifications, and best practices.
- Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle performance of electrical systems.
- Act as the external face of Jacobs’ electrical expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits.
- Partner with sales teams to win complex and high‑value data center projects.
- Participate in sales calls, client workshops, and proposal development to shape winning strategies.
- Influence business strategy through technical differentiation and delivery excellence.
- Mentor and coach engineers and designers within the electrical discipline.
- Publish technical papers and contribute to Jacobs’ thought leadership.
- Present at industry conferences and represent Jacobs in professional associations.
- Balance strategic initiatives with hands‑on project execution, managing multiple priorities in parallel.
- Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts across global sites.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, etc.).
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 20+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with 15+ years in mission‑critical/data center environments.
- Proven expertise in MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, generator sizing, fault coordination, and arc flash analysis.
- Strong familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, and local electrical codes.
- Proven record of technical innovation solving client challenges.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi‑tasking skills.
- Experience with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients.
- Involvement in sustainability and energy optimization initiatives.
- Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
- Hands‑on commissioning and retro‑commissioning expertise.
- Primarily office‑based with occasional travel to data center sites and client locations.
- Travel up to 25% based on project and business needs.
- On‑call availability for critical incident support.
Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and stock‑purchase options. Additional benefits include utilization of an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock, may be available for certain roles.
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.
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