Electrical Engineering Department Manager - Energy and Power

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!

* 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,…