Project Manager – Transmission and Substation

Jacobs; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a Project Manager – Transmission and Substation to lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through commissioning. You will manage scope, schedule, budget and quality for high‑voltage projects, including new lines and substations, while maintaining client alignment and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a base salary range of $117,300 to $160,000 with a hybrid work policy, and requires travel to project sites as needed in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; ABET-accredited preferred.
• 5+ years in project management for transmission/substation or power projects.
• Experience with electric utility or power industry processes and practices.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and stakeholders.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; capable of client-facing presentations.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to closeout on transmission/substation projects.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets and forecasts; report progress to clients.
• Maintain client relationships and address concerns to align with scope.
• Coordinate design development, submittals, and quality reviews.
• Identify and mitigate risks; manage change orders and procurement steps.
• Support siting, permitting, environmental and regulatory tasks as needed.
• Assist in proposals, scoping, and business development activities.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Communication

Travel required

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Business or related degree

PMP certification

PE license or EIT

Tools

Primavera P6

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

The energy industry is undergoing rapid transformation as utilities work to improve safety, reliability, resiliency, and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to address the challenges of decarbonization, grid modernization, and the transition to a cleaner and more secure energy future.

We have multiple opportunities for engineering and project management professionals who want to apply and further develop their skills while working closely with utility and power development clients across our growing energy transition portfolio.

As a Project Manager – Transmission and Substation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering projects from concept through engineering design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and closeout. Projects may include new and modified high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and associated power infrastructure.

You will be accountable for the successful delivery of assigned projects while maintaining alignment with client expectations, project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or update project financial forecasts, schedules, status reports, and other required deliverables in accordance with client and Jacobs project management processes.
• Lead project meetings and ensure meeting minutes, decisions, action items, and responsibilities are documented and communicated to the project team.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by ensuring expectations are understood and met and by proactively addressing client concerns.
• Monitor project performance against approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements; identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues as they arise.
• Manage project communications and respond promptly to inquiries from clients, project stakeholders, management, and support teams.
• Promptly notify appropriate project stakeholders when a project is forecast to exceed approved budget or schedule or when significant risks or issues are identified.
• Perform and/or facilitate project administrative activities, including purchase orders, change orders, work-status verification, accruals/unvouchered liabilities, invoice reviews, and overall project status updates.
• Coordinate engineering design development, drawing and document submittals, and quality review processes.
• Lead the resolution of emergent field issues in accordance with applicable codes, environmental requirements, safety standards, and project requirements.
• Track and manage compliance with applicable regulatory and non-regulatory project requirements.
• Support the resolution of siting, permitting, municipal, environmental, and other regulatory matters.
• Facilitate contractor and vendor sourcing activities, including development and issuance of RFPs, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Identify, develop, and pursue business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Support Jacobs operational and business development teams in preparing proposals, presentations, and other materials for new business #epjobs #naepjobs #Xcel

Here’s what you’ll need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience involving one or more of the following transmission lines, substations, electric distribution, protection and controls, system planning, or reliability projects.
• Experience with project management processes and practices used within the electric utility or power industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to clients, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience with proposal development, negotiation, and consensus building.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and attend client meetings as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent formal project management training.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Direct experience working for, or supporting, an electric utility, transmission owner, independent power producer, or power development organization.
• Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction activities for transmission and/or substation capital projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience with high-voltage transmission and substation projects, including new-build, expansion, retrofit, or modernization programs.
• Working knowledge of transmission and substation engineering disciplines, including civil/structural, physical design, protection and controls, electrical studies, and transmission line design.
• Experience with project scheduling and controls tools such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, change management, earned value, and project reporting.
• Familiarity with utility siting, permitting, environmental, and regulatory processes.
• Experience with contractor and vendor procurement, including RFP development, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and contractor performance management.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and delivering projects in an engineering consulting, EPC, or professional services environment.
• Experience supporting proposal development, scope and fee development, client presentations, and other business development activities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and pursue follow-on work and develop long-term relationships with utility and power-sector clients.

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 $117,300.00 to $160,000.00. 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 August 11, 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.