Job Description

Our People & Places Solutions business \xe2\x80\x93 reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do \xe2\x80\x93 the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:

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 Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have multiple positions available for electrical engineers seeking to apply and develop their skills working closely with our utility clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

These openings provide the opportunity to engage with our clients to modernize, expand or harden their utility systems in North America. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of electrical engineering sciences as well as materials and construction practices. Prior experience in the design of high voltage utility substations will be highly regarded.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon providing feasibility studies, construction documents and construction oversight for high voltage utility substation projects. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be expected to possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

If you are passionate about developing reliable and sustainable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

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#naepjobs Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline

\xc2\xb7 At least 4 years of experience in design or consulting for the utility industry

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability for developing design calculations, construction drawings and specifications.

Other highly regarded qualifications include Professional Registration as well as experience with:

\xc2\xb7 HV and EHV substation planning and design

\xc2\xb7 Equipment and layout

o Various substation configurations (i.e. ring bus, breaker-and-a-half, etc.)

o Equipment sizing

o Grounding design (CDEGS software preferred)

o Lightning Protection

o Lightning Studies

\xc2\xb7 Protection and Control / SCADA

o Understanding of protection philosophy for both lines and equipment

o Protection Coordination studies and relay setting

o Experience with SCADA, RTU, and networking (including IEC 61850)

\xc2\xb7 Renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and other technologies

\xc2\xb7 Energy storage systems

\xc2\xb7 Engineering license (PE)
At Jacobs, we\xe2\x80\x99re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\xe2\x80\x99s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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