Electrical Engineer SME; Data Center
Listed on 2026-05-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Overview
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
Jacobs is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead technical excellence across our global data center portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping the electrical infrastructure of mission-critical facilities, while also driving strategic growth, mentoring talent, and representing Jacobs’ technical leadership externally. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise, business acumen, and a passion for innovation.
This role can be aligned with any U.S. location
. Ideally, we’re aiming to hire the best candidate, and that individual could work from any JACOBS US based office
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- Technical Leadership & Innovation
- Provide internal technical leadership in electrical engineering across data center programs.
- Set design strategy with clients with up front planning. Optimization of 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.
- Strategic Impact & Business Development
- Act as the external face of Jacobs’ electrical expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits.
- Partner with sales teams to win our most 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.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- 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.
- Execution & Multi-Tasking
- 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 7-10+ 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's 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.
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. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be…
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