Remote-Ready Transmission Planning Engineer

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation

PPTO with holidays

Stock options or bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Transmission Planning and Studies Engineer to support and lead projects for utility clients in the Northeast US. The role partners with regional and global power systems teams to perform steady-state and transient studies using PSS/E, TARA, and PSCAD, and to contribute to business development and proposals.

The candidate should have an advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with NERC, FERC, NPCC standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with power system studies using PSS/E, TARA and/or PSCAD.
• Strong background with ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM or IESO.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NERC, FERC and NPCC reliability standards.
• Team player with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state and transient power system studies.
• Participate in meetings with utilities for project delivery or business development.
• Lead or support projects through the full lifecycle from bid to close-out.
• Collaborate with North American and global teams.
• Engage in ISO/RTO forums and technical committees and stay current with standards.

Skills

PSS/E

TARA

PSCAD

ISO-NE/NYISO/PJM/IESO experience

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Transmission Planning and Studies Engineer to support and lead projects for utility clients in the Northeast US. The role partners with regional and global power systems teams to perform steady-state and transient studies using PSS/E, TARA, and PSCAD, and to contribute to business development and proposals.

The candidate should have an advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, 4+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with NERC, FERC, NPCC standards.