Senior Design Manager - Thermal Power Generation

Our Energy & Power team, grounded in Jacobs’ global solutions expertise, thinks and acts systemically. We bring deep cross-market knowledge to meet clients where they are, solving energy and business challenges in parallel. Our projects are more than iconic - they are pivots around which the future is created. Through our work, we scale innovation, making resilient energy a reality faster and for more people across the world.

We are passionate about solving our clients’ problems with pragmatism and steadfast dedication. We exist to accelerate our clients’ transition to a resilient energy future, delivering the energy the world needs - sustainably, securely and with the lowest impact.

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Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of complex thermal power generation projects from early-stage feasibility through commissioning. This role provides strategic direction, multidisciplinary coordination, and technical leadership across natural-gas-fired generation design projects, including simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and RICE-based facilities.

The Senior Design Manager is accountable for delivering predictable scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety outcomes while serving as a primary technical and client-facing authority throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Design project delivery leadership — Manage feasibility studies, conceptual engineering, front-end design, detailed engineering, construction administration, startup, and commissioning support for thermal generation projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering — Direct civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C, and environmental engineering teams to ensure integrated, constructible, and compliant designs.
• Develop project execution plans — Establish scope, schedule, budget, risk registers, design criteria, and project controls aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
• Manage technical design for power systems — Provide oversight and technical guidance for combustion turbines, steam turbines, RICE generators, HRSGs, emissions control systems, fuel systems, and balance-of-plant infrastructure.
• Support construction administration — Lead a multi-disciplinary team in the review submittals, respond to RFIs, evaluate change requests, and collaborate with field teams to resolve technical issues during construction.
• Coordinate startup and commissioning — Ensure engineering support for system turnover, functional testing, performance testing, and readiness for commercial operation.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders — Serve as a primary point of contact, maintaining transparent communication and strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance and quality — Uphold QA/QC standards, regulatory requirements, environmental compliance, and industry best practices.
• Drive project risk management — Identify technical, schedule, and cost risks; develop mitigation strategies; and maintain proactive issue resolution.
• Support business development — Contribute to proposals, client presentations, project estimates, and execution strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience delivering thermal power generation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience with simple-cycle and combined-cycle power plants, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and associated BOP systems.
• Familiarity with RICE generator technologies and reciprocating engine plant design.
• Strong working knowledge of site development, civil/structural design, industrial mechanical systems, fuel systems, and medium‑/high-voltage electrical systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and manage multiple subcontractors or design partners.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and technical leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of engineering safety programs, regulatory compliance, and industry standards (OSHA, NFPA, ASME, IEEE, etc.).

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