High Voltage Equipment Specialist; HVDC​/FACTS

About the Role

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.

Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. HVDC and FACTS technology is increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large‑scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind or large interconnectors.

As an Equipment Specialist HVDC/FACTS, you will closely work with regional and global HVDC and power transmission experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing HVDC related projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients including generation developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of electrical high‑voltage engineering, with emphasis on HVDC/FACTS, through past experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Prior knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to HVDC systems is preferred. #epjobs #naepjobs

• Assist clients in technology selection;
• Lead technical/functional/performance specification development;
• Assist in conceptual, pre‑FEED and FEED level design studies and/or drawings;
• Liaise with vendors on behalf of project owner/developers to fulfil Owners Engineering tasks;
• FAT/SAT witness testing and other supports;
• Work seamlessly with other project disciplines such as cable engineering, environmental/permitting, GIS, geotechnical & geophysics, civil, etc;
• Contribute to Jacobs global and North American HVDC/FACTS business development and bid preparation;
• Contribute to industry thought leadership and represent Jacobs at related conferences and committee meetings such as IEEE and CIGRE.

Please note that although this role is expected to primarily focus on HVDC/FACTS, other conventional electrical and high‑voltage transmission engineering tasks may also be assigned from time to time.

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

The base salary range for this position is $86,000.00 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…