Electrician - Baton Rouge, LA; South Plant

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.

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you'll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As an Electrician based in Baton Rouge, LA (South Plant), you'll support the municipal wastewater industry by ensuring the safe, uninterrupted operation of mission-essential electrical systems. You'll work alongside multi-disciplinary technical teams to maintain and repair critical electrical equipment, keeping facilities running efficiently and safely.

• Perform safe, time-critical maintenance, and repair of mission-essential electrical systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot low voltage and medium voltage systems such as
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD);
  • Equipment motors;
  • Emergency generators;
  • Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS);
  • Panel boards, branch panels, motor control centers; and
  • Related facilities equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Solve complex electrical challenges in state-of-the-art facilities.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance in all work activities
• As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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• At least 3 years of related commercial and/or industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Varied electrical and mechanical experience.
• Proven understanding of electrical system components and theory.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and equipment drawings.

• Trade school or technical program diploma
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $64,400.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on September 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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