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Jacobs · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer SME (Data Center)

Jacobs is a company dedicated to solving the world's most critical problems. They are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Subject Matter Expert to lead technical excellence across their global data center portfolio, focusing on shaping electrical infrastructure and driving strategic growth.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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
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.)

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMV/LV DistributionUPS SystemsProfessional Engineering LicenseFault CoordinationArc Flash AnalysisNEC FamiliarityIEEE FamiliarityNFPA FamiliarityIEC FamiliarityMulti-tasking SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
20+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with 15+ 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Additional rewards, including merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
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Company

Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

H1B Sponsorship

Jacobs has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2023 (6)
2022 (13)
2021 (11)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.1B
2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
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Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
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