Entry Level Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Overhead Transmission Line Engineer to join our Energy and Power team in Boston, MA; Cary, NC; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; or Ft. Worth, TX. The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations in North America and is looking for an Entry Level Overhead Transmission Line Engineer in its Energy & Power Group to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our regional and global Transmission & Distribution (T&D) delivery teams to support our utility/developer clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio.
• Develop design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield projects, and developer interconnection facilities.
• Prepare project deliverables under the direction of the project lead, demonstrating excellent communication and technical writing skills paired with technical knowledge in overhead transmission line design.
• Understand client standards and design guidelines to provide engineering support for clients during field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft suite applications and Auto CAD, and structural design software.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Familiarity with structure design and foundation design fundamentals.
• 1 - 2 years relevant professional experience.
• 1 - 2 years of Overhead Transmission Line Engineering design experience with a utility or consulting organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Skills

• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Technical knowledge in overhead transmission line design.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $101,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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.