Electrical Engineer SME (Data Center)

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• 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.

Strategic Impact & Business Development

• 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.

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

• 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.

Execution & Multi-Tasking

• 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.).

• 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

• 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.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to data center sites and client locations.
• Travel up to 25% based on project and business needs.
• On-call availability for critical incident support.