National Lead – Gas Power Generation

Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s 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.

The power utility market is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, with drivers such as artificial intelligence and the electrification of infrastructure expected to create exponential load growth for power utilities across North America. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to deliver reliable power solutions to the North American market.

We are seeking professional candidates with gas turbine and/or thermal generation power plant knowledge and experience to lead and grow our power generation practice for North America. In this role, you will be responsible for expanding Jacobs’ planning, design and owner’s engineer services portfolio for electric power utilities, cooperatives, municipalities and Independent Power Producers.

Your primary responsibilities will be to develop and execute market and sales strategy, identify talent gaps, recruit skilled professionals, and establish or deepen relationships with key clients.

Collaborate with sales and delivery staff to develop innovative and compelling power generation solutions that provide exceptional market value. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner’s Engineer roles, contract management, advisory roles and strategic project development. Open to office‑based, remote or hybrid positions.

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
• At least 10 years of project management, design, consulting, construction, commissioning and/or operations experience in the power generation market
• Experience overseeing execution of thermal generation power plant projects through various phases of development from planning to commercial operation
• Proven ability to engage and develop relationships with clients, vendors, EPC contractors and other stakeholders
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

• Prior experience in operational leadership roles
• Prior experience in recruiting, developing and growing operational delivery teams
• Personnel management experience
• Broad network of power industry contacts and relationships
• Familiarity with diverse power generation technologies including Simple and Combined Cycle Gas Turbines, RICE Generators and other thermal power plants
• Professional engineering license(s)

Base salary range: $ to $. Pay within the range is determined by location and other factors.

Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; company stock purchase; deferred compensation plan;
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off; seven paid holidays; caregiver leave; and potential merit increases, discretionary bonus and stock.

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.