Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager: Transmission & Distribution

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PPTO

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support electric utility capital projects across transmission, distribution, substation and related infrastructure. You'll assist with planning, governance, scheduling and execution, while coordinating with clients, contractors and internal teams to deliver on scope, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes governance, risk, and change management, with opportunities to grow toward independent project management

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience supporting utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or capital projects.
• Experience in regulated utility, consulting, engineering, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and lifecycle delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and executing utility capital projects from initiation through closeout.
• Assist with project setup, governance documentation, scheduling and execution planning.
• Support progression through gated execution processes.
• Coordinate meetings, track actions, and ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, permitting and client teams to support delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Communication

Organization

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Project

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

As a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager, you will be an integral part of Jacobs' Energy & Power team supporting electric utility capital projects across transmission, distribution, substation and related infrastructure programs.

This role provides project delivery support throughout the project lifecycle, including project planning, governance, execution support, stakeholder coordination, permitting assistance, materials tracking and project controls activities.

Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, clients, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will help drive projects through gated execution processes while maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, quality and compliance requirements.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with utility or infrastructure experience who enjoys balancing technical, operational and project management responsibilities while developing toward increasing project ownership and independent project management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution Support

• Support Project Managers in planning and executing utility capital projects from initiation through closeout.
• Assist with project setup, governance documentation, project scheduling and execution planning.
• Support project progression through gated execution processes.
• Coordinate project meetings, track action items and support timely resolution of project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, permitting and client teams to support successful project delivery.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation, logs, action item trackers, risk registers and governance records.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
• Support dashboard development and performance reporting utilizing Excel, Power BI and project management systems.
• Assist with cost, schedule and performance tracking activities.

Risk, Change & Stakeholder Management

• Support change management activities through collection and evaluation of technical, cost and schedule information.
• Maintain risk, issue, action item and change logs.
• Assist with stakeholder communications and project updates.
• Build productive working relationships with utility personnel, contractors, consultants and project team members.

Project Administration & Coordination

• Support permitting, land, environmental and right-of-way activities as required.
• Assist with procurement tracking, materials coordination and contractor interfaces.
• Maintain project records, approvals and governance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to project procedures, quality requirements and utility standards.

What Success Looks Like

During the first year, the successful candidate will

• Develop a strong understanding of client governance and project execution processes.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams and client stakeholders.
• Support active utility capital projects through planning, execution and reporting activities.
• Progress from supporting project workstreams to taking ownership of select project responsibilities.
• Develop toward independent Project Manager responsibilities as workload and project opportunities expand. #epjobs #naepjobs

Here's what you'll need

• 4-7 years of experience supporting utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or capital projects.
• Experience working within a regulated utility, consulting, engineering, or infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and project lifecycle delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several active projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, or other utility capital projects.
• Familiarity with project governance and gated execution processes.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting permitting, right-of-way, environmental, procurement, or materials management activities.
• Exposure to EPC, utility consulting, or owner's engineer environments.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow into increasing project responsibilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with an attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to balance technical details with project execution priorities.
• Collaborative team player who can build trust across client and project teams.

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.

The base salary range for this position is $106,000.00 to $139,050.00. 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 August 12, 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.

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