High Voltage Equipment Specialist (HVDC/FACTS)

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO – Personalised Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Equipment Specialist HVDC/FACTS in the United States to support and/or lead HVDC projects with regional and global experts across Jacobs. The role focuses on electrical high‑voltage engineering, HVDC/FACTS, design studies and testing, with collaboration across disciplines to deliver robust solutions.

You will engage in technology selection, specifications, and project development while contributing to business development and industry thought leadership, including IEEE and CIGRE

Qualifications

• HVDC/FACTS engineering experience.
• Knowledge of electrical design/studies and technical specifications.
• FAT/SAT commissioning knowledge preferred.
• Experience with consulting engineering firms or developers is a plus.
• Ability to liaise with vendors and project owners/developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVDC related projects at various development stages.
• Coordinate with vendors to fulfill Owners Engineering tasks.
• Support FAT/SAT witness testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (cable, environmental, GIS, geotechnical, civil).
• Support Jacobs global and North American HVDC/FACTS business development and bid preparation.

Skills

HVDC/FACTS experience

Electrical HV engineering

FAT/SAT experience

Job description

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 epitomises 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.

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.

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonisation and energy transition targets. HVDC and FACTS technology in particular 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.

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.

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

Here's what you'll need

Support and/or lead HVDC related projects, at various stages of development including

• 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.

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 enrol in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalised 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.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximising the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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