Project Management Lead – Power Generation Systems (Southern California)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Management Lead for Power Generation Systems in Southern California to drive advisory and design solutions across the E&P team. You’ll collaborate across operations, sales, and technology to expand the energy transition portfolio while coordinating with global execution teams.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, EPC/owner environments, and strategic planning for utility-scale opportunities, plus excellent communication and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering or similar scientific background.
• A project management professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• At least 10 years of design, consulting, or operations experience with EPC/owners.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work.
• Demonstrated strategic planning for new utility-scale power opportunities.
• Experience with concept/design optimization and sound technical guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory and design solutions for gas power project development and technical delivery as part of the E&P team.
• Collaborate with Technical Leadership, Operations, Client Account Managers and sales on pursuits of strategic importance.
• Anticipate challenges and manage teams responsible for daily project delivery.
• Engage with clients to develop relationships and win work, delivering value to both client and provider.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Management Lead – Power Generation Systems (Southern California)

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 power utility market is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, with drivers such as artificial intelligence and the electrification of infrastructure expected to create exponential load growth for power utilities across North America. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power (E&P) team to expand the delivery of reliable power solutions to the North American market.

By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to deploy your project management skills and develop solutions to solve our clients’ challenging energy needs in our emerging North America Gas Power Generation team. This position represents a leading role working closely with our operations, sales, and technology teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. In addition to our developing team in North America, you will be collaborating with our global execution teams. This position is based in Jacobs’ USA, but requires working as part of an integrated team across the globe.

This opening provides the opportunity to engage with our clients, develop holistic concept-level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true “end to end” life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Technical experience in design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC), Owner’s Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles as well as strategic project development experience.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon providing advisory and design solutions for gas power project development and technical delivery as part of the E&P team, along with other utility scale energy projects. You will collaborate with our Technical Leadership, Operations, Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. You’ll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and manage “up and out” while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery.

If you are excited by the possibilities of gas power contributing to a sustainable energy future, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy! #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering or similar scientific background
• A project management professional (PMP) certification is preferred
• At least 10 years of design, consulting, or operations experience working with EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner/Developers, Lenders or regulators with Utility Gas Power experience
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
• Demonstrated ability for higher level strategic, exploration, concept, and development planning for new utility scale power opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated skills on concept and developed design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

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 $182,300.00 to $239,325.00. 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 September 03, 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.

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 .