Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer: Energy and Power (Chicago)

About the role

The energy industry is rapidly evolving, driving Jacobs to expand its Energy & Power Solutions team. This senior level electrical engineer position offers an opportunity to lead a team, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and work closely with clients to deliver innovative energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and/or manage junior and mid-level electrical engineering staff members
• Collaborate with Client Account Managers and sales professionals on strategic pursuits
• Evaluate client energy needs and develop concept-level plans and solutions
• Lead the design and detailed engineering of projects
• Engage with clients to develop relationships and win work
• Develop and execute business growth strategies, including new project opportunities
• Manage project execution planning, including scope development and manhour estimates
• Mentor and develop junior technical staff
• Anticipate and manage challenges, supporting large teams responsible for project details

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline
• At least 10 years of engineering design and/or consulting experience
• Professional Engineering licensure (any US state)
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, and win work
• Demonstrated ability to engage in business growth strategy, including exploration and development of new project opportunities
• Experience with proposal development and project execution planning
• Passion for mentoring and development of junior technical staff
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

Qualifications

• Experience with power distribution systems and microgrids
• Experience with power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity
• Experience with HV or MV substations
• Experience with renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and other technologies
• Experience with energy storage systems
• Experience with power system modeling using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software
• Experience with protection and control, SCADA or power system automation
• Experience with campus utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Experience with cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Experience with thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $155,600.00 to $272,300.00. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.