Jacobs · 1 week ago
Electrical Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $251K/yr
20+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer Subject Matter Expert to lead technical excellence in their global data center portfolio, shaping the electrical infrastructure of mission-critical facilities while driving strategic growth and mentoring talent.
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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
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
A 401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
A deferred compensation plan
The Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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