Utility Transmission Planning Manager

Jacobs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Manager - Utility Transmission Planning based in Canada. This position involves leading a team of engineers, supervising technical deliverables, and engaging in business development for clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in transmission planning and a strong engineering background. Flexibility in working arrangements supports a hybrid work model. The role requires effective communication and interpersonal skills for successful client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of technical industry experience with transmission planning.
• Strong background with North American standards like NERC and FERC.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of transmission planning engineers.
• Provide technical supervision and quality deliverables.
• Engage in business development for transmission planning practice.
• Liaise between clients and project managers.
• Travel within North America as necessary.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Technical supervision

Business development

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we\'re challenging 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. In addition, with the increasing number of large loads such as Data Centers, the role of transmission planners is more important than ever in shaping the grid of the future.

As the The Manager - Utility Transmission Planning, you will lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers working closely with a variety of clients, mainly focusing on T&D utilities and IOUs but with from time to time supporting non-utility clients as well. You are expected to provide team technical supervision at a senior technical level liaising between your direct reports and internal Jacobs PMs and/or external clients. The successful candidate is also expected to support our Jacobs\' business development process and proposals/bidding efforts.

This position is flexible anywhere in North America. However, preference would be given to candidates located in Northeast including New York, Boston, Toronto or Philadelphia.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers and coordinate with clients and internal project managers.
• Provide senior technical supervision and ensure quality deliverables across projects.
• Engage in business development, proposals, and bidding efforts to grow Jacobs\' transmission planning practice.
• Liaise between direct reports, internal Jacobs PMs, and external clients to align scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Travel within North America as required to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of technical industry experience with transmission planning and power system studies (either utility or consulting).
• Strong background with North American standards of practice such as NERC, FERC, and ISO interconnection practices.
• Team leadership skills with effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with large loads planning and interconnection such as data centers.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.