Senior Electrical Discipline Lead — Hybrid Energy Solutions

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Stock purchase plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team and seeks an experienced electrical engineering discipline lead to partner with clients and internal teams in delivering reliable power and energy transition projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in electrical design for utility-scale gas generation, substations, microgrids, and complex EPC programs, with strong leadership and client-relations skills. Hybrid work model offered in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering design and consulting experience with EPC firms, utilities, IPPs, large-scale consultants, OEMs, or developers.
• Ability to manage projects with complex scopes and multi-disciplinary teams, with design durations between 6 months and 2 years and fees over $10M.
• Engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, then deliver solutions providing value to both client and provider.
• Ability to work independently on a large array of tasks while mentoring junior staff.
• Strategic exploration, concept and development planning for new project opportunities with emerging technologies.
• Experience with design optimization programs guiding technical decisions.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technical Leadership, Operations, Client Account Managers and sales on strategic pursuits.
• Deliver work with remote and diverse teams across geographies and cultures.
• Lead large teams responsible for designing and delivering complex electrical plant projects.
• Develop innovative solutions delivering value to clients and Jacobs.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on technical challenges.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Leadership

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team and seeks an experienced electrical engineering discipline lead to partner with clients and internal teams in delivering reliable power and energy transition projects.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in electrical design for utility-scale gas generation, substations, microgrids, and complex EPC programs, with strong leadership and client-relations skills. Hybrid work model offered in the U.S.