Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Lead electrical engineer designing data centre power and low‑voltage systems.

Requirements

  • professional engineer
  • power distribution
  • data centres
  • local codes
  • electrical engineering
  • team collaboration

What You Bring

-Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with the relevant state authority in the building/construction industry. -Experience in engineering design of medium and low voltage distribution systems, building electrical systems, and campus-style power distribution including conveyance. Previous project experience working on data centres, pharmaceuticals and mission critical projects will be highly regarded. -Extensive knowledge of and experience with local codes. -Effective verbal and written communication skills. -Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering -Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

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