Lead Energy Planner

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,700 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Energy Planning Lead in Dallas, Texas, to manage project delivery and client relationships. The role requires 8+ years in energy consulting, focusing on energy master planning and integrated energy systems.

You will lead initiatives to develop sustainable energy solutions while collaborating with internal teams. The position also offers benefits such as health insurance and a 401(k) plan. The salary range is $140,700 to $220,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in energy consulting, planning, design, or project development.
• Experience leading energy master planning initiatives.
• Understanding of integrated energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal teams and external contractors.
• Oversee projects to minimize risk.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Energy master planning

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering

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

The energy space is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes and Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power team to support clients navigating the complexities of rapid deployment of reliable and sustainable energy solutions across multiple end markets.

We are seeking an energy planning lead to take a leading role in project delivery as we continue to expand our project portfolio. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to deploy your project leadership skills to develop innovative solutions that will support growing power demands and accelerate the energy transition across North America.

This opening provides the opportunity to be meaningfully engaged with a range of energy advisory projects, including:

• Energy master planning
• District Energy Systems
• Feasibility studies (techno‑economic)
• Renewable energy and storage solutions
• Thermal power solutions

The desired candidate should have experience across multiple generation technologies and will have direct experience in delivering projects within at least three of the categories listed above. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of the potential energy solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage internal Jacobs teams as well as external subconsultants and contractors.

• Collaborate with our technical leadership, client account managers, and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance
• Manage client relationships to ensure all expectations are understood and met. Work with the broader Jacobs team as necessary to ensure stewardship of positive client relationships, including active involvement in the resolution of any client concerns
• Oversee assigned projects to minimize risk and adhere to project budget, schedule, scope, and quality, identifying and mitigating risks as they arise
• Lead in identifying, developing and pursuing business opportunities with existing or new potential clients
• Support Jacobs’ operational and business development teams with proposals or other materials for new business opportunities

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Systems), Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in energy consulting, planning, design, or project development
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting energy master planning initiatives, including campus, utility, district energy, or large‑scale infrastructure planning
• Strong understanding of integrated energy systems, including generation, distribution, storage, and load management strategies
• Proven ability to develop long‑term energy strategies and roadmaps that address reliability, sustainability, decarbonization, and future growth

Core Energy Master Planning Capabilities

• Experience developing comprehensive energy master plans, including
  • Load forecasting and growth scenario modeling
  • Infrastructure capacity assessments
  • Phased capital planning and investment strategies
  • Decarbonization and climate response planning
• Familiarity with a broad range of energy solutions such as
  • District energy systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
  • Renewable generation (solar, wind) and energy storage
  • Distributed energy resources (microgrids, CHP/cogeneration)
• Ability to perform or guide techno-economic analysis to evaluate alternatives and support decision-making
• Experience using or guiding energy system modeling tools for optimization and scenario planning

Project & Client Leadership

• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary planning projects from concept through implementation strategy
• Strong client-facing experience, including facilitating workshops, aligning stakeholders, and translating technical findings into actionable plans
• Ability to balance competing priorities such as cost, schedule, sustainability goals, and operational constraints
• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and supporting business development activities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Ability to translate complex energy challenges into clear, actionable master plans
• Experience integrating emerging technologies and grid trends into long-term planning strategies
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to present planning outcomes to executive stakeholders

Preferred / Highly Valued

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar credential
• Direct experience with utility or campus master planning or decarbonization strategies
• Experience supporting energy transition initiatives and sustainability-driven planning programs

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

The base salary range for this position is $140,700.00 to $220,000.00. 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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 23, 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 maximizing 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.