Senior Electrical Engineering Project Discipline Lead: Gas Power Generation

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced electrical engineering discipline lead to take a leading role working closely with clients and internal teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio in North America, including the Greenville region. You will engage with clients, develop concept-level plans, and oversee detailed design to deliver full execution of energy solutions.

You will guide concept-to-detail design for utility-scale assets, manage large teams, and collaborate across geographies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering design and consulting experience in utility-scale projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex multi-disciplinary projects with budgets >$10M.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, win work, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Ability to lead large teams and mentor junior staff.
• Experience in EPC, Owner’s Engineer roles or contract management.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large teams of electrical engineers on detailed studies, modelling and design.
• Collaborate with Technical Leadership, Operations, and sales on strategic pursuits.
• Deliver work with remote, diverse teams across geographies and cultures.
• Develop concept-level plans and translate to full execution designs.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Project management

Team management

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of energy resiliency 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 Solutions team to expand the delivery of reliable power solutions to the North American market. We are seeking an experienced electrical engineering discipline lead to take a leading role working closely with our clients as well as internal sales and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

This opening provides the opportunity to engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop 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. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of power systems and electrical engineering sciences. Experience in consulting, 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 client facing roles as well as strategic project development experience.

Your primary responsibilities will require strong leadership experience for large teams of electrical engineers undertaking detailed engineering studies, modelling, and design for utility scale power generation assets. 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 deliver work with remote and diverse teams across geographies and cultures. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and manage “up and out” while supporting large teams responsible for to design and manage complex electrical plant delivery.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, 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!

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline

• At least 10 years of electrical engineering design and consulting experience working with EPC firms, utilities, independent power producers, large scale consultants, OEMs, or Developers in utility scale gas generation plant design delivery.

• Proven ability to manage projects with complex scopes and multi-disciplinary teams, with design schedule duration between 6 months and 2 years, and engineering fees over $10M.

• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.

• Ability to work independently on a large array of tasks while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

• Demonstrated ability for higher level strategic, exploration, concept, and development planning for new project 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

Other highly regarded qualifications and experience include:

• Professional Engineering License

• Power distribution systems and microgrids

• Power generation projects exceeding 100MW capacity

• HV or MV Substations

• Gas Power Utility scale projects including simple cycle, combined cycle and other arrangements

• Energy storage systems

• Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software

• Protection and Control, DCS or power system automation

• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)

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