Strategic Power Systems Engineer - Grid Modernization Leader

Jacobs; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO & holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Power Systems Engineer to lead strategic projects across substations and transmission, supporting modernization, renewables integration, and grid resilience. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership to drive technical solutions, deliverables, and long-term infrastructure investments. The role offers growth, cross-disciplinary exposure, and a hybrid work model.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving high-voltage substations, transmission systems, protection and control, and grid infrastructure.
• Perform engineering studies, evaluations, and system assessments.
• Develop scopes, specifications, design criteria, and engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate design activities through planning, design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver projects.

Skills

High-voltage systems

Protection & control

Power systems engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

ETAP

SKM

CAPE

CYME

PSS/E

PowerWorld

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Power Systems Engineer to lead strategic projects across substations and transmission, supporting modernization, renewables integration, and grid resilience. You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership to drive technical solutions, deliverables, and long-term infrastructure investments. The role offers growth, cross-disciplinary exposure, and a hybrid work model.