Electrical Engineering Department Manager - Data Centers

Electrical Engineering Department Manager - Data Centers

Capabilities

Electrical

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job

#34143

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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

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the
- art facilities that are changing our world.

Jacobs Advanced Manufacturing – Data Centers is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Electrical Engineering Department Manager. This position is open to both current employees and experienced professionals from outside Jacobs. The successful candidate will lead a team in designing hyperscale data center facilities.

As the Electrical Engineering Discipline Manager (DM), you will develop and execute a global strategy for the Electrical Department that aligns with Jacobs’ and Advanced Manufacturing objectives. You will be responsible for coordinating resource management and utilization across the data center group and will work in close collaboration with the Manager of Engineering (MOE), the Vice President of Engineering, Project Managers, and Sales/Business Development.

Your commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization will elevate the efficiency and productivity of the data center team. Your teams will deliver designs for state-of-the
- art hyperscale data center facilities. You will be accountable to meet client expectations regarding technical quality, schedule, and budget.

• Resource Management
  • Lead workforce planning and global resource strategy.
  • Manage hiring, recruiting, and internal staff mobility.
  • Create processes that minimize emergency staffing interventions.
• Technical Leadership
  • Champion technical excellence in collaboration with technologists.
  • Own and maintain core technical standards (e.g., master specs, calculation templates).
  • Establish and maintain technical standards and best practices.
  • Ensure QA/QC processes are embedded and self-sustaining.
  • Drive a culture of proactive quality, reducing reliance on last-minute fixes.
• Strategic Planning
  • Develop long-term staffing and skill strategies.
  • Drive succession planning and talent pipeline.
  • Communicate business strategy and connect team activities to organizational goals.
• Department Development
  • Design onboarding, training, and workflows that enable autonomy.
  • Foster coaching, mentoring, and career development.
  • Oversee performance reviews and departmental escalations.
  • Serve as communication bridge for team needs and leadership updates.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• More than 12 years of electrical engineering experience (15 years preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership of medium to large teams within a matrix organization.
• Strong inspirational and inclusive leadership skills
• Strong organizational and communications skills
• Ability to travel to meet teams

• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Hands-on experience with electrical design tools and processes.
• Experience with data center projects, including hyperscale facilities.
• Proven ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing global teams.
• Experience as section manager or similar role.

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. 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.…