Electrical Engineer: Energy and Power (Southeast USA)
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
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. Your primary responsibilities will focus upon providing feasibility studies, construction documents and construction oversight for energy projects. You’ll be expected to possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will have a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and the confidence to explore innovative solutions. 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!
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline
- At least 4 years of design/consulting experience
- Demonstrated ability for developing design calculations, construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Ability to work independently with minor supervision once given guidance by lead engineer
- Other highly regarded qualifications include Professional Registration as well as experience with 3D modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx and NavisWorks
- Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software
- 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
- 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)
- Professional Engineer (PE) OR the ability to obtain Professional Engineer