Power Systems Digital Twin Engineer

Jacobs; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock purchase option

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Seattle, WA, to join their digital twin and pre-commissioning simulation practice. This mid-level role focuses on power systems modeling and electrical controls. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience and expertise in dynamic model development, with approximately 25% travel to client sites. Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include building simulation models, analyzing power quality phenomena, and validating control logic for various electrical systems. The base salary range for this position is between $130,000.00 and $170,000.00.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience with at least 3 years in power systems design or analysis.
• Experience in developing dynamic electrical models for simulation.
• Strong documentation skills and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build physics-based dynamic models across the power path.
• Develop and execute N-1/N-2 contingency scenarios.
• Simulate and validate programmed electrical control sequences.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Power systems modeling

Rotating machinery

Electrical controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

SKM Power Tools

Control narratives

SCADA systems

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Seattle, WA, to join their digital twin and pre-commissioning simulation practice. This mid-level role focuses on power systems modeling and electrical controls. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience and expertise in dynamic model development, with approximately 25% travel to client sites. Jacobs offers a hybrid working policy and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include building simulation models, analyzing power quality phenomena, and validating control logic for various electrical systems. The base salary range for this position is between $130,000.00 and $170,000.00.