Jacobs · 23 hours ago
Transmission Planning/Studies Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Transmission Planning/Studies Engineer to support and lead projects in the energy industry, particularly in transmission planning and bulk system studies for utility clients in the Northeast US.
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Responsibilities
Perform a variety of steady-state and transient power system studies
Participate in meetings with utilities as part of project delivery or business development
Lead or support project(s) throughout the whole lifecycle (i.e. from the technical bid/proposal to execution, reports, client meetings/presentations, to close-out)
Work closely with the team members across North America and globally
Participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder forums and other applicable technical committees and stay up to date with latest standards and requirements
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, from a recognized institution
Minimum 4 years of direct experience with power system studies using PSS/E, TARA and/or PSCAD
Strong background with at least one of the following system operators ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, IESO
Up to date knowledge and experience with NERC, FERC, and NPCC reliability standards
Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ability and willingness to travel within North America
Preferred
Direct experience with National Grid and/or Eversource
Experience with large loads such as data centers
Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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