Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer : Energy and Power (ID.)

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Energy & Power Solutions team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with clients, develop innovative solutions, and mentor junior engineers. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, focusing on energy resiliency and decarbonization strategies. With a commitment to delivering exceptional services, this position promises a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the future of sustainable energy projects. If you thrive in a challenging and innovative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Floating Holiday

Caregiver Leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering design and consulting experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure required.
• Experience in business growth strategy and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical engineering team to provide advisory services.
• Collaborate with Client Account Managers on strategic pursuits.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Project Management

Client Engagement

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer : Energy and Power (ID.)

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Base pay range

$116,400.00/yr - $203,600.00/yr

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

Your impact

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 and decarbonization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We are seeking a senior level electrical engineer for a leading role.. This position will provide an opportunity to mentor and/or manage junior and mid-level electrical engineering staff members while also working closely with our clients to deliver exceptional services in the energy sector. Other responsibilities will include strategy formation, business development and sales as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

This position provides the opportunity to engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, and 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 Owner’s Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles as well as strategic project development experience.

Your primary responsibilities will focus on leading an electrical engineering team to provide advisory services and engineering design solutions for clients across all market sectors. You will collaborate with our Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. You’ll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and manage “up and out” while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project 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!

PE Is Required For This Role

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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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline
• At least 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure (any US state), with the ability to acquire a license in additional states if required for a particular project.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning, including scope development and manhour estimates for engineering services.
• Passion for mentoring and development of junior technical staff.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Availability to travel as required to support project needs (varies by project but typically less than 50%)
• Availability to work at least 2 days per week in the Fort Worth, TX office when not travelling.
  
  
  

Other Highly Regarded Qualifications Include Experience With

• Power distribution systems and microgrids
• Power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity
• HV or MV Substations
• Renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and other technologies
• Energy storage systems
• Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software
• Protection and Control, SCADA or power system automation
• Campus utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
  
  
  

Posted Salary Range Minimum

116,400.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

203,600.00

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.

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $116,400.00 to $203,600.00. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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