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Principal Engineer-Electrical

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Lead electrical engineering management for data center projects

Key Responsibilities

  • design completion
  • power optimization
  • system studies
  • load balancing
  • stakeholder communication
  • project scheduling

Tasks

-Responsibility of timely completion of designs, requisitions and engineering deliverables. -Review of SLD for optimization of Power distribution, optimization of Equipment Layout while meeting NBC/CEIG/Electricity Rules. -Review of System studies ETAP-LF/SC/Arc-Flash/Harmonics. -Load list and load balancing in case of power failure at one source to maintain redundancy -Ensure effective communications with all stakeholders -Inspection of specialized electrical equipment, if required. -Monitor and Control Project schedule of the assigned group. -Tender document and BOQ’s review for value added inputs to have minimum quantity variations during erection. -Prepare scope of work and work efforts estimation -Responsible for the performance of Teams assigned. -Mentors, trains & encourages resources within the Team assigned to achieve desired project objectives. -Monitor and control Productivity of the assigned group . -Review of design drawings and calculations for optimization. -Meet client expectations and maintain long-term relationship with client. Attend to client’s feedback and any complaints. Ensure that site issues viz. Technical Queries, Non-conformity Notices are dealt effectively and expeditiously. -Performs all functions as a de-facto manager for the Projects. -Sharing the Knowledge with team Members and upgrading Database, whilst taking care of Non-Disclosure Agreement for ongoing and completed projects. -Participates and represents Jacobs in all Client facing and critical meetings to provide solutions to meet project objectives. -Engages in all engineering management activities assigned. Coordination with various stake holders like Client / various internal disciplines like Projects / Piping / Mechanical / Architect / Civil / Vendors for effective engineering management. -Takes initiatives for successful delivery of services of projects and operates with minimum guidance.

Requirements

  • computer literacy
  • critical thinking
  • dia-lux
  • be electrical
  • etap
  • relay settings

What You Bring

-Good computer literacy -Must be able to apply critical thinking and provide creative solutions to any design or site issues. Ensure competent staff are available for site trouble shooting as necessary. -Dia-Lux or equivalent for lightning calculation. -BE Electrical with ETAP or equivalent for electrical power system experience in Data Center Projects -Knowledge of Relay settings is added advantage. -Adherence to Department Work Instruction and QMS Manual

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology