Utility Transmission Planning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Manager - Utility Transmission Planning to lead a team of transmission planning engineers, supervising technical work and coordinating with clients on T&D projects across North America.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering with 10+ years of experience and strong knowledge of NERC, FERC, and ISO interconnection practices, plus excellent leadership and communication skills. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of transmission planning and power system studies experience.
• Familiarity with North American standards (NERC, FERC, ISO interconnection).
• Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of transmission planning engineers and supervise technical work.
• Coordinate with clients and Jacobs PMs on T&D studies and planning.
• Support business development, proposals and bidding efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. In addition, and with the increasing number of large loads such as Data Centers, the role of transmission planners is more important than ever in shaping the grid of the future.

As the Manager - Utility Transmission Planning, you will lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers working closely with a variety of clients, mainly focusing on T&D utilities and IOUs but with from time to time supporting non-utility clients as well. You are expected to provide team technical supervision at a senior technical level liaising between your direct reports and internal Jacobs PMs and/or external clients. The successful candidate is also expected to support our Jacobs' business development process and proposals/bidding efforts.

This position is flexible anywhere in North America. However, preference would be given to candidates located in Northeast including New York, Boston, Toronto or Philadelphia. #epjobs #naepjobs

Here's what you'll need

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of technical industry experience with transmission planning and power system studies (either utility or consulting).
• Strong background with North American standards of practice such as NERC, FERC, and ISO interconnection practices.
• Team leadership skills with effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience with large loads planning and interconnection such as data centers.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $230,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.