Design Manager – Electrical Transmission and Distribution; Pacific NW

Role Summary

By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to deploy your design management/project management skills to manage technical staff in developing innovative solutions that solve our clients’ challenging electric transmission and distribution needs. In this role you will collaborate across engineering disciplines to support a diverse international, multi-sector client group. You will manage internal Jacobs teams as well as external subconsultants and contractors.

The specific projects you will be assigned will typically include electric substations, transmission & distribution services – both underground and overhead. This position provides the opportunity to engage with our clients, develop holistic 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 needs assessment and planning to startup and commissioning.

Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of construction of underground and overhead electric utility infrastructure.

• Project Planning and Scheduling:
  Developing detailed project plans, timelines, and schedules to ensure that all project phases are completed on time.

• Budget Management:
  Overseeing project budgets, ensuring that costs are controlled and projects are completed within financial constraints.

• Team Coordination:
  Leading and coordinating the efforts of engineering teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.

• Risk Management:
  
  Identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies to address them.

• Quality Assurance:
  Ensuring that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications.

• Resource Allocation:
  Managing the allocation of resources to optimize project efficiency.

• Compliance and Safety:
  Ensuring that all project activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and safety guidelines with special focus on keeping people safe.

• Documentation and Reporting:
  Preparing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, cost analyses, and final project reports.

At Jacobs, we partner globally to achieve 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.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work, allowing you to evolve, grow, and succeed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional Engineer license in state(s) within the Western Region of the US.

• Minimum of 10 years demonstrated professional experience as a Project Engineer, Design Manager, or Project Manager responsible for execution of transmission and/or distribution related projects.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make decisions and pivot quickly as required to meet our client’s business objectives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present project status information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in cost estimation and reporting.

• Experience working for Engineering, Design Build or Construction/EPC firms.

• Knowledge of risk management and cost control techniques.

• 10+ years of demonstrated professional experience as a Design/Project Manager responsible for execution of electric transmission & distribution infrastructure projects.

• Experience in undergrounding projects within an urban environment.

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