Lead Energy Planner

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage internal Jacobs teams as well as external subconsultants and contractors
• Collaborate with our technical leadership, client account managers, and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance
• Manage client relationships to ensure all expectations are understood and met; work with the broader Jacobs team as necessary to ensure stewardship of positive client relationships, including active involvement in the resolution of any client concerns
• Oversee assigned projects to minimize risk and adhere to project budget, schedule, scope, and quality, identifying and mitigating risks as they arise
• Lead in identifying, developing and pursuing business opportunities with existing or new potential clients
• Support Jacobs’ operational and business development teams with proposals or other materials for new business opportunities

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Systems), Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in energy consulting, planning, design, or project development
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting energy master planning initiatives, including campus, utility, district energy, or large‑scale infrastructure planning
• Strong understanding of integrated energy systems, including generation, distribution, storage, and load management strategies
• Proven ability to develop long‑term energy strategies and roadmaps that address reliability, sustainability, decarbonization, and future growth

• Load forecasting and growth scenario modeling
• Infrastructure capacity assessments
• Phased capital planning and investment strategies
• Decarbonization and climate response planning

• District energy systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
• Renewable generation (solar, wind) and energy storage
• Distributed energy resources (microgrids, CHP/cogeneration)

• Ability to perform or guide techno‑economic analysis to evaluate alternatives and support decision‑making
• Experience using or guiding energy system modeling tools for optimization and scenario planning
• Proven track record managing multi‑disciplinary planning projects from concept through implementation strategy
• Strong client‑facing experience, including facilitating workshops, aligning stakeholders, and translating technical findings into actionable plans
• Ability to balance competing priorities such as cost, schedule, sustainability goals, and operational constraints
• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and supporting business development activities

• Ability to translate complex energy challenges into clear, actionable master plans
• Experience integrating emerging technologies and grid trends into long‑term planning strategies
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to present planning outcomes to executive stakeholders

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar credential
• Direct experience with utility or campus master planning or decarbonization strategies
• Experience supporting energy transition initiatives and sustainability‑driven planning programs

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health, well‑being, security, and future are priorities. 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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. 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.

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.