Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager: Transmission & Distribution

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About the role

As a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager, you will be an integral part of Jacobs' Energy & Power team supporting electric utility capital projects across transmission, distribution, substation, and related infrastructure programs. This role provides project delivery support throughout the project lifecycle, including project planning, governance, execution support, stakeholder coordination, permitting assistance, materials tracking, and project controls activities.

Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders, you will help drive projects through gated execution processes while maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with utility or infrastructure experience who enjoys balancing technical, operational, and project management responsibilities while developing toward increasing project ownership and independent project management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution Support
  • Support Project Managers in planning and executing utility capital projects from initiation through closeout.
  • Assist with project setup, governance documentation, project scheduling, and execution planning.
  • Support project progression through gated execution processes.
  • Coordinate project meetings, track action items, and support timely resolution of project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction, permitting, and client teams to support successful project delivery.
• Project Controls & Reporting
  • Maintain project documentation, logs, action item trackers, risk registers, and governance records.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
  • Support dashboard development and performance reporting utilizing Excel, Power BI, and project management systems.
  • Assist with cost, schedule, and performance tracking activities.
• Risk, Change & Stakeholder Management
  • Support change management activities through collection and evaluation of technical, cost, and schedule information.
  • Maintain risk, issue, action item, and change logs.
  • Assist with stakeholder communications and project updates.
  • Build productive working relationships with utility personnel, contractors, consultants, and project team members.
• Project Administration & Coordination
  • Support permitting, land, environmental, and right-of-way activities as required.
  • Assist with procurement tracking, materials coordination, and contractor interfaces.
  • Maintain project records, approvals, and governance documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to project procedures, quality requirements, and utility standards.

What success looks like

During the first year, the successful candidate will:

• Develop a strong understanding of client governance and project execution processes.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams and client stakeholders.
• Support active utility capital projects through planning, execution, and reporting activities.
• Progress from supporting project workstreams to taking ownership of select project responsibilities.
• Develop toward independent Project Manager responsibilities as workload and project opportunities expand.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience supporting utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or capital projects.
• Experience working within a regulated utility, consulting, engineering, or infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and project lifecycle delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several active projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, or other utility capital projects.
• Familiarity with project governance and gated execution processes.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting permitting, right-of-way, environmental, procurement, or materials management activities.
• Exposure to EPC, utility consulting, or owner's engineer environments.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow into increasing project responsibilities.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with an attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to balance technical details with project execution priorities.
• Collaborative team player who can build trust across client and project teams.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• 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 $106,000.00 to $139,050.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.