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Jacobs Lead Electrical Engineer -Energy Power 
United States, Texas, Austin 
597765619

17.08.2024
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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. 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.

Here's what you'll need
  • 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 working with clients, service providers, contractors, OEMs, Owner/Developers, Lenders or regulators in the energy field
  • Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
  • 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, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
  • Demonstrated skills on concept and developed design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills

Other highly regarded qualifications include Professional Registration as well as experience with:

  • Power distribution systems and microgrids
  • Power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity
  • HV or MV Substations
  • Renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and other technologies
  • Energy storage systems
  • Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software
  • Protection and Control, SCADA or power system automation
  • Campus utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
  • Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
  • Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)