Power System Studies Engineer

Power System Studies Engineer

Jacobs is dedicated to solving the world’s most critical problems while accelerating the energy transition. We are seeking a Power System Studies Engineer who will work closely with regional and global power systems teams to deliver projects for renewable developers, transmission owners, utilities, and other stakeholders.

USD 70,800 – USD 93,000 per year

• Perform power system studies (internal and external) including load flow, short circuit, insulation coordination, TOV, arc flash, harmonics, and interconnection compliance with NERC and other standards.
• Support system studies projects throughout the entire lifecycle—ranging from technical bid/proposal to execution, reporting, client meetings, and close‑out.
• Deliver projects on time and to budget while maintaining high quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members across North America and globally, working with renewable developers, utilities, and ISO/RTO stakeholders.
• Participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder forums and technical committees such as IEEE or CIGRE.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of direct experience with system studies on utility‐scale renewable projects.
• Proficiency with power system study tools such as PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD, or equivalents.
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEC, IEEE, CIGRE).
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills focused on achieving results.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel within North America.

• Experience with system studies in California and/or WECC.
• Experience with offshore wind and HVDC.
• Programming skills (e.g., Python) to streamline studies.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) license.

This position can be performed remotely anywhere in North America. Preference will be given to candidates located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, Boston, Orlando, or Dallas/Fort Worth, US.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; and the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may also be eligible for additional rewards, including 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment.

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