Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer

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. The Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer is responsible for performing power-system and Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) studies for power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, data centers and mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop RAM models using reliability block diagrams, fault trees, equipment failure rates, repair times, maintenance assumptions, operational dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Calculate system reliability, availability, and expected downtime, and identify critical equipment, single points of failure, system bottlenecks, and major contributors to downtime or service interruptions.
• Perform normal-condition, single-contingency, multiple-contingency, and extreme-event assessments in accordance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
• Prepare technical reports and present study methodologies, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable NERC and FERC requirements and relevant ISO/RTO reliability planning processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in power system modelling and studies, including reliability analysis.
• Experience with power-system analysis tools such as ETAP or equivalent software.
• Familiarity with RAM software such as ReliaSoft BlockSim, Isograph Availability Workbench, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with reliability indicators such as SAIFI, SAIDI, CAIDI, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Strong analytical, technical-writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on achieving results.
• Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Qualifications

• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and probabilistic reliability assessment.
• Experience conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and knowledge of root-cause analysis, and risk-based maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of programming languages to streamline studies using Python or similar languages.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License or eligibility to obtain.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $110,600.00 to $145,200.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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.