Power Plant Construction Site Manager – Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Trades

Power Plant Construction Site Manager – Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Trades Responsibilities

• Manage daily field execution of electrical, instrumentation, and controls installation, including switch gear, transformers, MCCs, cable trays, grounding systems, and control panels.
• Oversee installation and testing of power distribution systems, protective relays, instrumentation loops, DCS/PLC systems, and plant automation infrastructure.
• Coordinate subcontractor work sequencing, manpower planning, and material availability to maintain schedule alignment.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, electrical codes, and industry standards such as NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and ISA.
• Conduct field inspections to verify proper installation of electrical equipment, cable routing, terminations, instrument calibration, and control system integration.
• Support development and execution of electrical testing plans, including megger testing, relay testing, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Resolve field engineering issues, RFIs, and technical challenges in collaboration with engineering and project leadership.
• Maintain rigorous safety oversight, including LOTO procedures, energized work protocols, and electrical hazard mitigation.
• Track progress, support schedule updates, and provide accurate reporting on productivity, constraints, and field risks.
• Assist commissioning teams with system energization, control system testing, and turnover documentation.

Greenville, South Carolina preferred. However will consider any Jacobs office location NATIONWIDE.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• 7+ years of experience managing electrical and controls construction on industrial or power generation projects.
• Strong understanding of thermal power plant electrical systems, instrumentation, and control architectures.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one‑lines, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and control logic documentation.
• Proven experience managing electrical subcontractors and coordinating multi‑discipline field activities.
• Deep knowledge of electrical safety practices, testing procedures, and applicable codes and standards.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. 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.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health, well‑being, security, and 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 eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.