Electrical Technical Services Lead (Data Centers)

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. This role focuses on managing the flow of technical information to construction, crucial for project success and client work.

You will work on world-class data center projects, a rapidly growing and innovative sector in the construction industry. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow in data center construction, even without prior experience in this specific area. You’ll be at the forefront of technology infrastructure development, gaining insights into the systems powering our digital world.

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 or 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 for interpreting engineering documents, specifications, and drawings, including input to the change management process.
• Engage in the permitting process and interact with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Work with Design-Build contractors once their efforts move to the field.
• Effectively communicate with subcontractors to manage receipt and revision control of key drawings and documents.
• 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 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.

Preferred 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.
• Eligibility for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $170,000.00. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. The position is located at our project in Corpus Christi, TX.