The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Solutions team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have multiple positions available for engineers and project management professionals seeking to apply and develop their skills working closely with our utility and power development clients as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team consisting of engineers involved in managing projects through various phases from concept to engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out of new and modified existing high voltage transmission, substation, and distribution facilities in the power industry. You will work as a lead across a multi-disciplinary team to manage the overall successful delivery of the assigned project(s) and to ensure projects adhere to client expectations.

In accordance with the Client’s Project Management process, prepare and/or update financial forecasts, project schedules, and other necessary reports on a weekly or monthly basis, or as required.

Lead project meetings, arrange for meeting minutes and distribute notes and actions to all project team members.

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.

Monitor assigned projects to minimize risk and adhere to project budget, schedule, scope, and quality and identifying / mitigating risks as they arise.

Manage project communications and promptly respond to project inquiries from client management or support teams as necessary.

Notify project stakeholder immediately if the project is forecast to exceed approved budget or schedule or if significant project risks or issues have been identified.

Perform and/or facilitate project administrative activities including purchase and change orders, work status verification, processing of unvouchered liabilities, invoice reviews and updating overall project status.

Coordinate engineering design development, drawing submittals and quality review process.

Manage the resolution of emergent field issues as they arise, in accordance with all codes, environmental, and safety requirements.

Track and manage project compliance (non-regulatory and regulatory).

Support resolution of any siting/permitting, municipality, and/or abutter issues.

Facilitate contractor sourcing activities including issuing RFP’s, bid analysis, and award recommendations.

Lead in 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.

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YOU MUST BE LOCAL TO THE AREA, FOR CONSIDERATION. This position requires travel to the Bakersfield/ Fresno office locations, regularly.

• Experience- 5-10 yrs. (level possibly PM-II to PM- III)

• Travel required- 1-2 days onsite/office (Bakersfield/ Fresno)

• Engineer degree required ( Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

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