Transmission Planning Manager - Grid Decarbonization Leader

Jacobs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Deferred compensation plan

Unlimited PPTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Manager – Utility Transmission Planning to lead a team of engineers delivering transmission planning and studies for utilities and IOUs, helping shape the grid of the future. The role requires senior technical supervision, strong communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The position is flexible anywhere in North America, with a preference for candidates in the Northeast (NY, 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 of practice such as NERC, FERC and ISO interconnection practices.
• Team leadership and strong communication/presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers.
• Provide senior technical supervision and liaise between reports, Jacobs PMs and external clients.
• Support Jacobs’ business development process and proposals/bidding efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

MS in Electrical/Power Systems

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Manager – Utility Transmission Planning to lead a team of engineers delivering transmission planning and studies for utilities and IOUs, helping shape the grid of the future. The role requires senior technical supervision, strong communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The position is flexible anywhere in North America, with a preference for candidates in the Northeast (NY, Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia).