Senior Electrical Engineering Project Discipline Lead: Gas Power Generation (33219)

Jacobs • Austin, TX • 4d ago

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of energy resiliency with drivers such as artificial intelligence and the electrification of infrastructure expected to create exponential load growth for power utilities across North America. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to expand the delivery of reliable power solutions to the North American market. We are seeking an experienced electrical engineering discipline lead to take a leading role working closely with our clients as well as internal sales and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

This opening provides the opportunity to engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true "end to end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of power systems and electrical engineering sciences. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC), Owner's Engineer roles or contract management, and client facing roles as well as strategic project development experience.

Your primary responsibilities will require strong leadership experience for large teams of electrical engineers undertaking detailed engineering studies, modelling, and design for utility scale power generation assets. You will collaborate with our Technical Leadership, Operations, Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. You'll be expected to deliver work with remote and diverse teams across geographies and cultures. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and manage "up and out" while supporting large teams responsible for to design and manage complex electrical plant delivery.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline

At least 10 years of electrical engineering design and consulting experience working with EPC firms, utilities, independent power producers, large scale consultants, OEMs, or Developers in utility scale gas generation plant design delivery.

Proven ability to manage projects with complex scopes and multi-disciplinary teams, with design schedule duration between 6 months and 2 years, and engineering fees over $10M.

Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.

Ability to work independently on a large array of tasks while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Demonstrated ability for higher level strategic, exploration, concept, and development planning for new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.

Demonstrated skills on concept and developed design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making

Strong communication and technical writing skills

Other highly regarded qualifications and experience include:

Professional Engineering License

Power distribution systems and microgrids

Power generation projects exceeding 100MW capacity

HV or MV Substations

Gas Power Utility scale projects including simple cycle, combined cycle and other arrangements

Energy storage systems

Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software

Protection and Control, DCS or power system automation

Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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