Strategic Power Systems Engineer

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Power Systems Engineer – Strategic Projects to support strategic utility initiatives, capital projects, system modernization, and emerging technologies across high‑voltage transmission and substation infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead and support a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborate across engineering, operations, construction, regulatory, and executive leadership teams, and influence critical infrastructure investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 12+ years of utility, transmission, substation, or power systems engineering experience.
• Experience with high-voltage systems ranging from 69kV through 500kV.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility design practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects involving high-voltage substations, transmission systems, protection and control systems, and grid infrastructure.
• Perform engineering studies, technical evaluations, and system assessments.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, design criteria, and engineering recommendations.
• Support conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering design activities.
• Coordinate engineering efforts through project lifecycle phases including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend implementation strategies.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Grid modernization

Project leadership

High-voltage engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Tools

PSCAD

ETAP

SKM

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

PSS/E

PowerWorld

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Power Systems Engineer – Strategic Projects to support strategic utility initiatives, capital projects, system modernization, and emerging technologies across high‑voltage transmission and substation infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead and support a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborate across engineering, operations, construction, regulatory, and executive leadership teams, and influence critical infrastructure investments.