Utility Transmission Planning Manager

Job summary

Lead and provide senior technical supervision to a team of transmission planning and studies engineers, coordinating with internal project managers and external clients, primarily utilities and investor-owned utilities. Support business development and proposal efforts, and contribute to transmission planning for evolving grid needs, including large loads.

Job details

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. 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.

What you’ll do

Lead and provide senior technical supervision to a team of transmission planning and studies engineers, coordinating with internal project managers and external clients, primarily utilities and investor-owned utilities. Support business development and proposal efforts, and contribute to transmission planning for evolving grid needs, including large loads.

Requirements

Requires an advanced degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering and at least 10 years of industry experience in transmission planning and power system studies. Candidates should have strong knowledge of North American NERC, FERC, and ISO interconnection practices, leadership and communication skills, and willingness to travel; a PE or PEng license and experience with large-load planning are desirable.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Transmission Planning
• Power System Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Power Systems Engineering
• Team Leadership
• Technical Supervision
• Business Development
• Proposal Development
• Client Relations
• NERC Standards
• FERC Regulations
• ISO Interconnection Practices
• Large Load Planning
• Data Center Interconnection
• Communication
• Presentation

Job areas

• Energy
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Environmental & Sustainability