Lead Technologist/ Project Manager – Energy Solutions Advisory

Jacobs; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,700 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Potential performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a Lead Technologist/Project Manager in Seattle, WA for their Energy Solutions Advisory team. You will lead internal teams, collaborate with clients to navigate energy challenges, and manage deliverables with a focus on reliability and sustainability.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Enjoy benefits like medical insurance, 401(k) plans, and unlimited paid time off while working in a hybrid or fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design, consulting, or project development experience.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project delivery teams.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and deliver innovative energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal teams and external subconsultants/contractors.
• Manage client relationships ensuring expectations are met.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities with clients.

Skills

Client engagement

Cross-functional team leadership

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About the Role

Lead Technologist/ Project Manager – Energy Solutions Advisory. The energy space is undergoing rapid change and Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power team to help clients navigate the complexities of deploying reliable and sustainable energy solutions across multiple end markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal Jacobs teams and external subconsultants/contractors.
• Collaborate with clients to solve energy challenges focused on speed to market, reliability and sustainability.
• Work with technical leadership, client account managers and sales professionals on high-importance pursuits.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring expectations are understood and met, and resolve any client concerns.
• Oversee projects to minimize risk, maintain budget, schedule, scope and quality, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Identify, develop and pursue business opportunities with existing or new clients.
• Support operational and business‑development teams with proposals and other materials for new business opportunities.

Scope of Projects

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• At least 8 years of design, consulting or project development experience.
• Proven ability to engage clients, develop relationships, win work and deliver innovative solutions.
• Experience with multi‑disciplinary project delivery teams.
• Strong presentation, communication and technical writing skills.
• Comfortable working independently and leading cross‑functional teams with owners, engineers and contractors.

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in at least three of the following categories: energy master planning, feasibility studies, data center power, district energy systems, renewable energy and storage, thermal power.
• Direct experience in delivering projects within these areas.
• Understanding of new and emerging energy technologies.
• Experience in owner’s engineer or advisory roles.
• Strategic project development experience.

Additional Highly Regarded Qualifications

• Professional registration.
• Experience with:
  • Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
  • Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
  • Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
  • Microgrid and other distributed energy resources systems
  • Data center or mission‑critical loads
  • Renewable energy projects
  • Complex energy system modeling

Location & Work Arrangement

This role can be filled remotely, in an office or in a hybrid capacity.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $140,700.00 to $225,000.00.

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, deferred compensation options, company stock purchase at discount, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave and potential additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses and stock.

EEO Statement

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 also be considered.

Job Posting

Job posted on May 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.