Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,600 - 145,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer to perform RAM studies for power generation, transmission and data centers. You will develop technical models, assess downtime and risks, and propose improvements to system availability and resilience.

You will work with RAM tools, perform contingency analyses and contribute to high-stakes reliability reports while collaborating with teams across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop RAM models using reliability block diagrams, fault trees, failure rates, repair times and maintenance assumptions.
• Calculate system reliability, availability, and downtime, identifying single points of failure and bottlenecks.
• Perform RAM studies for normal, single-contingency, multi-contingency and extreme events per NERC standards.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO reliability processes.

Skills

Power system modeling

RAM analysis

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (or eligibility)

Tools

ETAP

ReliaSoft BlockSim

Isograph Availability Workbench

Python

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.

The Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer is responsible for performing power‑system and Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) studies for power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, data centers and mission‑critical facilities. You will develop and validate technical models, perform system‑impact and RAM studies, identify operational and design risks, and recommend practical improvements to system availability, redundancy, resilience, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop RAM models using reliability block diagrams, fault trees, equipment failure rates, repair times, maintenance assumptions, operational dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Calculate system reliability, availability, and expected downtime, and identify critical equipment, single points of failure, system bottlenecks, and major contributors to downtime or service interruptions.
• Perform normal‑condition, single‑contingency, multiple‑contingency, and extreme‑event assessments in accordance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
• Prepare technical reports and present study methodologies, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable NERC and FERC requirements and relevant ISO/RTO reliability planning processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in power system modelling and studies, including reliability analysis.
• Experience with power‑system analysis tools such as ETAP or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with RAM software such as ReliaSoft BlockSim, Isograph Availability Workbench, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with reliability indicators such as SAIFI, SAIDI, CAIDI, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Strong analytical, technical‑writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on achieving results.
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and probabilistic reliability assessment.
• Experience conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and knowledge of root‑cause analysis, and risk‑based maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of programming languages to streamline studies using Python or similar languages.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License or eligibility to obtain.

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $110,600.00 to $145,200.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by location and additional factors including skills, experience, and education.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.