Electrical Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)

Electrical Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)

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Base pay range

$191,300.00/yr - $251,025.00/yr

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.

Our impact: This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

Jacobs is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead technical excellence across our global data center portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping the electrical infrastructure of mission‑critical facilities, while also driving strategic growth, mentoring talent, and representing Jacobs’ technical leadership externally. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise, business acumen, and a passion for innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Provide internal technical leadership in electrical engineering across data center programs.
• Set design strategy with clients with upfront 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.).

Here’s what you’ll need

• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

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. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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 October 24, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting