Electrical Construction Technical Services Specialist

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today’s problems to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical issues for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing.

Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology, we’re integrating multiple solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

This role is an Electrical Construction Technical Services Specialist working on world‑class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. You will learn and grow in the cutting‑edge field of data center construction, even if you don’t have prior experience in this specific area. You’ll be at the forefront of technology infrastructure development, gaining valuable insights into the intricate systems that power our digital world.

You will be based out of our Greenville, SC office but located on our project in Baton Rouge, LA.

• Engage in resolving in‑progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to the technical interpretation of drawings and specifications; clarify and, when required, expedite home office or responsible engineer(s) response to meet project needs in a timely manner.
• Liaise with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives.
• Provide on‑site technical support in the interpretation of engineering released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process within your technical expertise.
• Engage in the permitting process and with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Work with Design‑Build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors leading to receipt and management of all key drawings and documents in a revision‑controlled manner.
• Ensure revision control is in place for all construction documents, including:
  • Ensuring contractors have the latest revisions to construction documents.
  • Managing, controlling, and communicating all timely information related to potential changes in design and installation.
  • Ensuring we work within the field sketch/redline process associated with changes.
  • Collaborating with Project Controls and Construction regarding the Field Design Revision process.
• Act as a technically competent lead in response to contractor or other party requests for specification deviations in work or work product, working within the project approved spec deviation process.
• Work with Field Quality, contractor, and Home Office Engineering to resolve nonconformities (NCRs).
• Provide mentorship and guidance to subordinate team members toward meeting these objectives.

• Minimum 4–7 years of experience working in electrical engineering or 8–10 years of experience in construction management of heavy‑industrial process facilities including life sciences and datacenters.
• A basic understanding of construction‑oriented means, methods, codes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

• Some field experience supporting construction.

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, and 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.

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