Principal Engineer - Power Plant, Gas & Fuels

JACOBS PROJECTS (PHILIPPINES), INC.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JACOBS PROJECTS (PHILIPPINES), INC. is seeking a Principal Engineer, Power Plant, Fuels & Gas.

You will act as the technical authority for fuel and gas systems across thermal power, industrial energy, and transition projects, guiding strategy and leading multidisciplinary delivery worldwide. You will mentor engineers, review complex deliverables, and engage clients on energy transition pathways, regulatory compliance, and future-fuel readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline as listed.
• Experience leading fuel and gas system engineering for thermal power projects through concept, FEED, and detailed design.
• Deep knowledge of gas receiving, pressure reduction, transmission, fuel storage and handling, combustion, and emissions.
• Experience in power generation and energy transition technologies.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, NFPA, IEC, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead specialist and technical authority for power plant fuel and gas systems.
• Provide strategic guidance on fuel selection, infrastructure, security, and long-term supply planning.
• Lead technical delivery across feasibility studies, concept development, FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and operation support.
• Support thermal generation, combined-cycle, peaking plant, and industrial energy projects.
• Provide SME in natural gas, LNG, LPG, diesel, fuel oil, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, synthetic fuels, and blends.
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and safety in design workshops.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, studies, specs, and vendor documents.
• Provide technical leadership during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Advise clients on energy transitions, fuel flexibility, and future-fuel readiness.
• Mentor engineers and build Jacobs' fuels/thermal capability.
• Support proposal prep, business development, and client relationships.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Client-facing experience

Mentorship

Fuel & gas systems knowledge

Project delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative energy solutions that support the global transition to a more sustainable future.

As a Principal Engineer for Power Plant, Fuels & Gas, you will serve as a recognized technical authority for fuel and gas systems across thermal power generation, industrial energy, and emerging energy transition projects. You will lead the development of fuel and gas strategies, provide technical oversight on complex projects, and support clients in navigating evolving fuel technologies, regulatory requirements, and decarbonization initiatives.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and global subject matter experts, you will help shape major infrastructure investments while delivering safe, practical, and innovative solutions for clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead specialist and technical authority for power plant fuel and gas systems.
• Provide strategic guidance on fuel selection, fuel infrastructure, fuel security, and long-term fuel supply planning.
• Lead technical delivery across feasibility studies, concept development, FEED, detailed design, commissioning, and operational support.
• Support the development of thermal generation, combined-cycle, peaking plant, and industrial energy projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise in natural gas, LNG, LPG, diesel, fuel oil, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, synthetic fuels, and blended fuel applications.
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and Safety in Design workshops.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, technical studies, specifications, vendor documents, and design packages.
• Provide technical leadership during procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Advise clients on energy transition pathways, fuel flexibility strategies, and future-fuel readiness.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the development of Jacobs' technical capability in fuels and thermal generation.
• Support proposal preparation, business development activities, and client relationship management.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Energy, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in power generation, fuel systems, gas infrastructure, or related energy industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading fuel and gas system engineering for thermal power projects through concept, FEED, and detailed design phases.
• Deep technical knowledge of gas receiving facilities, pressure reduction systems, gas transmission infrastructure, fuel storage, fuel handling, fuel conditioning, combustion systems, and emissions considerations.
• Experience supporting conventional thermal generation and energy transition technologies.
• Strong understanding of applicable international standards and regulations, including ASME, API, NFPA, IEC, and ISO requirements.
• Proven technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and client-facing experience.
• Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, RPEQ, CEng, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.

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