National Lead – Gas Power Generation

About the role

The power utility market is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, with drivers such as artificial intelligence and the electrification of infrastructure expected to create exponential load growth for power utilities across North America. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to expand the delivery of reliable power solutions to the North American market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market and sales strategy
• Identify talent gaps and recruit skilled professionals to enhance Jacobs’ capabilities
• Establish or deepen relationships with key clients
• Collaborate with sales and delivery staff to develop innovative and compelling power generation solutions
• Oversee execution of thermal generation power plant projects through various phases of development from planning to commercial operation
• Engage and develop strong working relationships with clients, vendors, EPC contractors, and other project stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree
• At least 10 years of project management, design, consulting, construction, commissioning, and/or operations experience in the power generation market
• Experience in overseeing execution of thermal generation power plant projects through various phases of development from planning to commercial operation
• Proven ability to engage and develop strong working relationships with clients, vendors, EPC contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

Qualifications

• Prior experience in operational leadership roles
• Prior experience in recruiting, developing, and growing operational delivery teams
• Personnel management experience
• Broad network of power industry contacts and relationships
• Familiarity with diverse power generation technologies including Simple and Combined Cycle Gas Turbines, RICE Generators, and other thermal generation power plants
• Professional engineering license(s)

Skills

Highly regarded qualifications include:

• Prior experience in operational leadership roles
• Prior experience in recruiting, developing, and growing operational delivery teams
• Personnel management experience
• Broad network of power industry contacts and relationships
• Familiarity with diverse power generation technologies including Simple and Combined Cycle Gas Turbines, RICE Generators, and other thermal generation power plants
• Professional engineering license(s)

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits including 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 $170,400.00 to $235,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Office based, remote or hybrid positions are available.