Jacobs Engineering Group - Chicago, IL

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of energy resiliency and decarbonization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have a position available for a senior level practitioner seeking to take a leading role working closely with our federal clients as well as internal sales and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. These openings provide the opportunity to engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true "end to end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Such projects include, but are not limited to, site development for US military and other federal facilities. Travel to project sites may be required, including international locations. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of power systems and electrical engineering sciences. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner's Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles as well as strategic project development experience. Your primary responsibilities will focus upon providing advisory and design solutions for energy project development and technical delivery as part of the energy and power team. You will collaborate with our Technical Leadership, Operations, Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. You'll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and manage "up and out" while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery. If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

Responsibilities

  • Provide advisory and design solutions for energy project development and technical delivery as part of the energy and power team.
  • Collaborate with Technical Leadership, Operations, Client Account Managers, and sales professionals on strategic pursuits.
  • Engage with clients to evaluate their energy needs and develop concept-level plans and solutions.
  • Guide projects through detailed design to ensure full execution of the solution.
  • Anticipate challenges and manage communications effectively while supporting large teams responsible for project delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • At least 10 years of design, consulting, or operations experience in the energy field.
  • Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, and win work.
  • Ability to work independently on a large array of tasks while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
  • Demonstrated ability for higher level strategic, exploration, concept, and development planning for new project opportunities.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills.
  • Experience with Federal clients and projects.
  • United States Citizenship required to work on federal projects.

Nice-to-haves

  • Professional Registration in relevant engineering fields.
  • Experience with power distribution systems and microgrids.
  • Experience with power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity.
  • Knowledge of HV or MV substations.
  • Experience with renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and other technologies.
  • Experience with energy storage systems.
  • Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software.
  • Knowledge of Protection and Control, SCADA or power system automation.
  • Experience with campus utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning.
  • Experience with cogeneration or combined heat and power systems.
  • Knowledge of thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water).
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