Senior Power System Studies Engineer

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 133,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our global energy team. You will work with regional and global power systems groups to support and lead studies, proposals, and client engagements for renewable projects and utilities.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of multi-utility experience, and expertise in PSS/E, ETAP or PSCAD. Some travel within North America is expected, and offshore knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with system studies on utility-scale renewable projects.
• Experience with power system studies using PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD or equivalents.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and CIGRE standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a results focus.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies (internal to the plant) including load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash and harmonics.
• Perform power system studies related to interconnection to ensure compliance with interconnection requirements and NERC standards.
• Support system studies projects through the lifecycle from bid/proposal to execution and close-out.
• Contribute to project delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget results.
• Collaborate with North America and global teams across different client types.
• Participate in ISO/RTO forums and technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication

Presentation

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

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

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. Underground and subsea cable technology are, in particular, increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large-scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind, green hydrogen or large interconnectors.

As a Power System Studies Engineer, you will closely work with regional and global power systems teams to support and/or lead ongoing projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in power system modeling and analysis with renewable generation through past experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or utilities. Prior knowledge of electrical system studies from the conceptual engineering phase through the FEED-ready phase related to renewable generation interconnection is preferred. Knowledge of the offshore wind/HVDC will also be seen favorably.

This position is flexible and can be remote anywhere in North America. However, preference would be given to candidates located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Boston, Orlando, or Dallas/Fort Worth US.

Duties could include but are note limited to

• Perform power system studies (internal to the plant) including, but not limited to, load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash and harmonics.
• Perform power system studies (external to the plant) related to interconnection to ensure compliance with interconnection requirements as well as NERC standards.
• Support system studies project(s) throughout the whole lifecycle (i.e. from the technical bid/proposal to execution, reports, client meetings/presentations, to close-out).
• Contribute to the delivery of projects, delivering on time and to budget.
• Work closely with the team members across North America and globally.
• Work with different types of customers including renewable developers, utilities, and ISOs/RTOs.
• Participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder forums and other technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

Here's what you'll need

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with system studies on utility scale renewable projects.
• Experience with power system studies using PSS/E, ETAP and PSCAD or other equivalents.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results.
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience with systems studies in California and/or WECC.
• Experience with offshore wind and HVDC.
• Knowledge of programming languages to streamline studies using Python.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License.

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 $132,900.00 to $174,450.00. 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.

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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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.