Senior Utility Transmission Planning Lead

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

401(k) plan

Unlimited PPTO (U.S.)

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Manager - Utility Transmission Planning to lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers across North America. The role focuses on T&D utilities, liaising with clients and internal project managers to deliver critical grid studies and planning outcomes.

The candidate should hold an advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering and bring 10+ years of experience, with strong knowledge of NERC, FERC and ISO interconnection practices.

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, 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, collaborating with clients primarily in the T&D utility sector.
• Provide senior technical supervision and liaise between reports, Jacobs PMs and external clients.
• Support Jacobs' business development, proposals and bidding efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Manager - Utility Transmission Planning to lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers across North America. The role focuses on T&D utilities, liaising with clients and internal project managers to deliver critical grid studies and planning outcomes.

The candidate should hold an advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering and bring 10+ years of experience, with strong knowledge of NERC, FERC and ISO interconnection practices.