Electrical Technical Services Lead

About the role

At Jacobs, we challenge 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. Our People & Places Solutions business improves lives globally by integrating solutions that build smart environments of tomorrow—from facilities delivering life-saving therapies and clean water to transportation, technology access, and data centers.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. You will be at the forefront of technology infrastructure development, gaining valuable insights into the systems powering our digital world. The position is based out of our Baton Rouge office but located at our project in St. Francisville, LA.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving in-progress issues, discrepancies, or disputes related to technical interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Clarify and expedite home office/responsible engineer(s) responses to meet project needs in a timely manner.
• Liaise with home office engineering, outside engineering firms, and client representatives.
• Provide on-site technical support in interpreting engineering-released documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process.
• Engage in the permitting process and work with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Collaborate with Design-Build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors to manage key drawings and documents in a revision-controlled manner.
• Lead the construction document management process, providing oversight and guidance through a construction document control lead.
• Act as a technically competent lead in response to requests for specification deviations, working within the project-approved process.
• Work with Field Quality, contractors, and Home Office Engineering to resolve Nonconformities (NCRs).
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to your team toward meeting project objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical engineering or 15-20 years’ experience in construction management for heavy-industrial process facilities, including life sciences and data centers.
• Understanding of construction-oriented means, methods, codes, and standards.
• Experience interpreting home office engineering documents for construction purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience, including certified technical training.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical engineering drawings.

Ideal Qualifications

• Leadership roles on large projects.
• Project Management competencies.
• Construction field experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $114,400.00 to $157,200.00. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Job posted on June 24, 2026.