Senior Transmission Planning Manager: Grid Decarbonization

Jacobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO for full-time salaried

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Manager – Utility Transmission Planning to lead a team of engineers focused on transmission planning and studies for T&D utilities and IOUs, with occasional non-utility work. The role involves senior technical supervision, coordination with Jacobs PMs and clients, and supporting business development initiatives.

The position is flexible anywhere in North America, with a preference for Northeast locations (New York, Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of technical industry experience with transmission planning and power system studies.
• Strong background with North American standards (NERC, FERC and ISO interconnection practices).
• Team leadership skills with effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers.
• Liaise between direct reports and Jacobs PMs and/or external clients.
• Support Jacobs’ business development process and proposals/bidding efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Manager – Utility Transmission Planning to lead a team of engineers focused on transmission planning and studies for T&D utilities and IOUs, with occasional non-utility work. The role involves senior technical supervision, coordination with Jacobs PMs and clients, and supporting business development initiatives.

The position is flexible anywhere in North America, with a preference for Northeast locations (New York, Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia).