Project Manager - Utility Scale Gas Generation

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

PPTO policy

Paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale gas power generation and energy infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and execution. You will guide projects with scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management while partnering with clients to align objectives and deliver holistic solutions.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with global delivery teams and influence engineering, development, and construction decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or related science.
• Minimum 10 years of design, consulting, operations, or project delivery experience for utility-scale gas power generation.
• Experience leading engineering and design project execution with scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resources.
• Proven ability to win work and deliver value-driven solutions for clients.
• Experience supporting strategic planning and development for power generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of utility-scale gas power generation and energy infrastructure projects from concept to execution.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resources across multidisciplinary teams.
• Build and sustain client relationships and identify opportunities for new work.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance on design optimization and execution strategies.
• Collaborate with global delivery teams to deliver high-quality energy solutions.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project leadership

Client relationships

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering

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 Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of utility-scale gas power generation and energy infrastructure projects from concept development through detailed design and execution. You will collaborate closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives, develop holistic solutions, and guide projects through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and operational readiness phases.

You will manage all aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resource management while leading multidisciplinary engineering and design teams across multiple geographies. Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, you will provide technical and strategic guidance related to project development, technology selection, design optimization, and execution strategies.

In partnership with Jacobs' global delivery teams, you will leverage technical expertise and innovative digital capabilities to deliver high-quality solutions that create lasting value for clients. You will also support business development activities by building strong client relationships, identifying opportunities, contributing to strategic pursuits, and helping secure new work across the Energy & Power market.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to anticipate challenges, proactively manage risks, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and provide leadership throughout all phases of project delivery.

What Makes This Role Exciting

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the most significant transformations occurring in the energy industry today. As demand for power continues to grow across North America, you'll play a critical role in helping clients develop reliable generation solutions that support economic growth, grid stability, and energy transition objectives.

You'll support strongly motivated clients to integrate complex and high-impact projects that support thermal power generation, collaborating with industry-leading experts across engineering, development, operations, and project delivery disciplines. From early-stage exploration and project development through detailed engineering and execution, you'll influence critical decisions that shape the future of energy infrastructure.

As part of a rapidly growing team, you'll help expand Jacobs' North American Thermal Power Generation capabilities while working in a collaborative global environment. If you're energized by pace to market while solving complex challenges, developing innovative solutions, engaging directly with clients, and leading projects that make a meaningful impact, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and leadership development.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of design, consulting, operations, or project delivery experience supporting utility-scale gas power generation projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering and design project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and resource management.
• Proven ability to develop strong client relationships, identify opportunities, win work, and successfully deliver value-driven solutions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting strategic planning, project development, feasibility assessments, and concept-level development for utility-scale power generation projects.
• Experience developing and utilizing design optimization programs and technical evaluation methodologies to support sound project decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills, including technical report writing and client-facing presentations.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and globally integrated project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience serving in Owner's Engineer, Technical Advisor, Due Diligence, EPC, contract management, or project development roles.
• Experience leading utility-scale gas power generation projects through multiple stages of development and execution.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, OEMs, owners/developers, lenders, regulators, or other stakeholders within the utility power generation market.
• Experience with project exploration, strategy development, and business case evaluation for power generation opportunities.
• Familiarity with advanced generation technologies and energy transition initiatives.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and evolving trends within the power generation and energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of utility market drivers, power generation economics, and infrastructure development processes.
• Passion for advancing innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

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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 $134,500.00 to $180,000.00. 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 September 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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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