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Sr. Electrical Engineer (Data Centers)

$120.4k - $188.13k

Jacobs Solutions

Electrical Engineer

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.

As an Electrical Engineer in our Advanced Manufacturing group, you'll contribute to projects that enable the heart of our clients' successful data center facilities engineering, design and construction. In this role, you will have the chance to work on projects including engineering and design of data centers and other mission-critical facilities. This position is location flexible in the U.S.

You'll provide design work, contribute to team technical collaboration, perform quality reviews of design packages, and assist directly with other portions of the design process. You may also interact directly with the client, owner, and contractors to assist construction on site. You and the other members of your electrical design team will work closely with the broader multi-discipline team in a fast paced, dynamic, collaborative environment to establish design requirements and produce construction documents. Your responsibilities will include engineering and design for data center facility power distribution systems, UPS, emergency systems, grounding, lighting, and low voltage communications systems in complex industrial facilities. Design may also include retrofit of existing building systems to accommodate our clients' continually evolving requirements. Additional responsibilities may include the management of quality, scope, budget and schedule. Your role keeps our company connected and we'll support you with what you need to be successful. Through mentorship and other career development opportunities, you'll continue to grow and thrive.

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

Here's what you'll need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • At least 6 year experience in engineering design of medium and low voltage distribution systems, building electrical systems, and campus-style power distribution including conveyance
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with industrial facility design
  • Working knowledge of Revit or BIM software
  • Solid working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ideally, you'll also have:

  • At least 3 years of data center facility design experience
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
  • Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
  • Passionate about buildings and construction
  • Experience in the design of large projects established on greenfield sites

The base salary range for this position is $120,400.00 to $188,125.00. 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 April 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations:

  • Columbus - Ohio - United States
  • Austin - Texas - United States
  • Cary - North Carolina - United States
  • New York - New York - United States
  • Tampa - Florida - United States
  • Miami - Florida - United States
  • Birmingham - Alabama - United States
  • Chicago - Illinois - United States
  • Indianapolis - Indiana - United States
  • Portland - Oregon - United States
  • Los Angeles - California - United States
  • Las Vegas - Nevada - United States
  • Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States
  • Denver - Colorado - United States
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