Senior Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer

Jacobs; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Personal Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a transmission planning and studies engineer to work with regional and global power systems teams on projects and proposals focused in the Northeast US. You will lead or support studies and engage with utilities to deliver comprehensive reports, presentations, and client interactions.

The role requires an advanced degree in electrical/power engineering and hands-on experience with PSS/E, TARA, or PSCAD, plus knowledge of NERC, FERC, and NPCC standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with power system studies using PSS/E, TARA and/or PSCAD.
• Strong background with ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, IESO.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NERC, FERC, NPCC reliability standards.
• Team player with interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state and transient power system studies.
• Participate in meetings with utilities as part of project delivery or business development.
• Lead or support projects across the lifecycle from bid/proposal to execution and close-out.
• Collaborate with North America and global team members.
• Engage in ISO/RTO stakeholder forums and technical committees.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

PSCAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a transmission planning and studies engineer to work with regional and global power systems teams on projects and proposals focused in the Northeast US. You will lead or support studies and engage with utilities to deliver comprehensive reports, presentations, and client interactions.

The role requires an advanced degree in electrical/power engineering and hands-on experience with PSS/E, TARA, or PSCAD, plus knowledge of NERC, FERC, and NPCC standards.