Project Manager – Transmission, Distribution, and Substation (Central/Northern California)

About the role

Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization, delivering a cleaner and more secure energy future. This position offers the opportunity to manage and grow a project team of engineers involved in all phases—from concept to engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out—of new and modified high-voltage transmission, substation, and distribution facilities in the power industry.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful project delivery, adhering to client expectations and industry standards. The role is hybrid, based in the Central/Northern California area, with candidates required to be local or open to extensive travel (50%+).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through all phases, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, scope, and quality.
• Prepare and update financial forecasts, project schedules, and reports on a weekly or monthly basis.
• Lead project meetings, document minutes, and distribute action items to the team.
• Manage client relationships to align expectations and address concerns promptly.
• Monitor projects to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with budget and timeline.
• Coordinate project communications and respond to inquiries from clients or support teams.
• Notify stakeholders immediately of budget/schedule overruns or significant risks.
• Oversee project administrative tasks, including purchase orders, change orders, and invoice reviews.
• Coordinate engineering design, drawing submittals, and quality reviews.
• Resolve emergent field issues in compliance with codes, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Track and manage regulatory and non-regulatory project compliance.
• Support resolution of siting, permitting, municipality, or abutter issues.
• Facilitate contractor sourcing, including RFPs, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
• Develop and pursue business opportunities with existing or new clients.
• Support Jacobs’ operational and business development teams with proposals and materials for new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects in distribution planning, protection, and reliability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including proposal development and negotiation.
• Experience with utility industry project management processes.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan for eligible employees.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Eligibility for merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock awards for certain roles.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $117,300 to $160,000. Individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.