High Voltage Equipment Specialist (HVDC/FACTS)

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 112,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in California seeks an Equipment Specialist HVDC/FACTS to support HVDC-related projects and business development. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical high-voltage engineering and specific experience with HVDC/FACTS technology. This role involves collaboration with clients and vendors, leading specification development, and contributing to industry thought leadership. Hybrid work arrangements and competitive compensation are offered, with a salary range of $86,000 - $112,875.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical high-voltage engineering with emphasis on HVDC/FACTS.
• Past experience with consulting engineering firms or OEMs preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical design/studies and FAT/SAT commissioning related to HVDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in technology selection.
• Lead technical/functional/performance specification development.
• Contribute to Jacobs global HVDC/FACTS business development.

Skills

High-voltage engineering

HVDC/FACTS technology

Technical specification development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

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

Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Career Opportunities

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

HVDC/FACTS Energy Landscape

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. HVDC and FACTS technology is increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large‑scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind or large interconnectors.

Role Summary

As an Equipment Specialist HVDC/FACTS, you will closely work with regional and global HVDC and power transmission experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing HVDC related projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including generation developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of electrical high‑voltage engineering, with emphasis on HVDC/FACTS, through past experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Prior knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to HVDC systems is preferred. #epjobs #naepjobs

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in technology selection;
• Lead technical/functional/performance specification development;
• Assist in conceptual, pre‑FEED and FEED level design studies and/or drawings;
• Liaise with vendors on behalf of project owner/developers to fulfil Owners Engineering tasks;
• FAT/SAT witness testing and other supports;
• Work seamlessly with other project disciplines such as cable engineering, environmental/permitting, GIS, geotechnical & geophysics, civil, etc;
• Contribute to Jacobs global and North American HVDC/FACTS business development and bid preparation;
• Contribute to industry thought leadership and represent Jacobs at related conferences and committee meetings such as IEEE and CIGRE.

Please note that although this role is expected to primarily focus on HVDC/FACTS, other conventional electrical and high‑voltage transmission engineering tasks may also be assigned from time to time.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $86,000.00 to $112,875.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Work Arrangement

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.

Recruitment Support

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 (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Job posted on March 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.