Electrical Engineering Department Manager - Energy and Power

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The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of energy resiliency and decarbonization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We are seeking a department manager for our Energy and Power electrical engineering design staff. In this role, you will manage a team of approximately 35 electrical engineers located in multiple offices across North America supporting a diverse mix of district energy and industrial energy design projects that include power generation, electrical distribution, substations, microgrids, off-grid power systems, data centers, electrical utilities, renewables, energy storage and much more. As department manager, you will serve part‑time as an electrical engineering design lead while managing staff, coordinating manpower for the energy and power portfolio, supporting sales with pursuits and proposals, and collaborating with other Jacob’s business units on project delivery

Your team will routinely engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, develop concept-level plans and solutions, then take these through detailed design to provide for full execution of the solution. We offer and deliver a true “end to end” life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of power systems and electrical engineering sciences. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner’s Engineer roles or contract management, and advisory (technical advisor/due diligence) roles as well as strategic project development experience. Experience as an engineer of record on large, multidisciplinary projects is a plus.

Your primary responsibilities will focus upon managing your team to provide advisory and design solutions for energy project development and technical delivery. You will be expected to manage a variety of unique, challenging, multi-disciplinary medium voltage projects, commonly serving as the engineer of record and main interface to project management, sales, and the client. You will collaborate with our Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm and prepare work plans, design schedules and design fee estimates for engineering design and consulting projects. You will also participate in industry conference events, client interviews, and recruitment activities, to grow the Energy and Power business. Across the company you’ll be expected to manage relationships with other electrical design staff managers to coordinate project delivery needs. You’ll be expected to achieve department billability levels in alignment with company performance targets. You’ll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and manage “up and out” while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery.

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

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineering License
• At least 15 years of design and consulting experience working with clients, service providers, contractors, OEMs, Owner/Developers, Lenders and/or regulators in the energy field
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
• Ability to work independently on a large array of tasks while providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Demonstrated ability for higher level strategic, exploration, concept, and development planning for new project opportunities, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated skills on concept and developed design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

Other highly regarded qualifications include prior experience with:

• Management of electrical engineering staff
• Experience managing and being accountable for the billability and utilization of staff to ensure alignment with business and financial performance goals
• Power distribution systems and microgrids
• Power generation projects exceeding 10MW capacity
• Simple cycle or combined cycle gas generation integration
• High voltage transmission or medium voltage distribution Substations
• Renewable energy projects including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and other technologies
• Energy storage systems
• Power system modeling using SKM Power Tools, ETAP or similar modeling software
• Protection and Control, SCADA or power system automation
• Campus utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
• Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
• Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
• Managing or delivering projects for federal agencies such as NAVFAC and USACE
• Medium voltage design of large-scale manufacturing or data centers
• Coordinating with electrical utilities on project requirements, interconnections, approvals, and design standards to support successful project execution #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

144,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

189,975.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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 also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $144,700.00 to $189,975.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 31, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

City State Country
Fort Worth	Texas	United States
Denver	Colorado	United States
Chicago	Illinois	United States
Cincinnati	Ohio	United States
Boston	Massachusetts	United States
Dallas	Texas	United States
Houston	Texas	United States
Fort Worth	Texas	United States