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Director of Energy Transmission & Distribution – North America
Jacobs
Leadership role in energy transmission & distribution, responsible for business growth, project execution, and team development in North America.
16d ago
$189,100 - $260,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
45,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture & interiors
Construction
Engineering
Environmental
Information technology
Integrated Project Services
Operations & Maintenance
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Role
What you would be doing
risk management
strategic planning
project management
technical expertise
stakeholder management
leadership
- Risk Management Identify and mitigate potential risks that may impact project timelines, costs, or quality, and develop appropriate contingency plans.
- Collaborating with our Growth & Sales teams on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. This will include extensive client dialogue, team building, and development of differentiating strategies
- Strategic Planning Develop and implement long-term growth strategies for the transmission and distribution sector, aligning them with Jacobs’ goals and market trends.
- Execution of market strategy to support Jacobs’s growth
- Stakeholder Management Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Technical Expertise Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and efficiency in project delivery.
- Team Development Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing talented professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Development of delivery capability for electrical transmission and distribution engineering design projects for utility, industrial and municipal clients,
- Project Portfolio Management Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transmission and distribution projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- You will also continue development of our HVDC Practice Across North America. You will work in collaboration with our global and North Americas Teams, to help our continued grow across the continent.
- Leadership Provide leadership to the T&D team, creating a culture of high trust and high performance in line with Jacobs’ values.
What you bring
technical competency
engineering degree
strategic mindset
business acumen
customer focus
resilience
- Significant experience in leadership roles in Energy Transmission & Distribution, ideally with clear evidence of a highly relevant network of contacts
- Authentic – people oriented, hardworking, intelligent, with a strong work and safety ethic; high energy and action orientation with the ability to make things happen
- A mature leadership style, the ability to lead with an inclusive & global mindset with strong cultural awareness. Driving vision & purpose – Instils and sustains energy for what is possible and encourages others to address challenges in new and better ways
- A Global mindset and demonstrated ability to work across cultures and remotely with our Global Integrated Delivery teams, prior experience of international collaboration/global delivery preferred.
- Customer focus - Track record of building and cultivating partnerships with an extensive client network; Creating new relationships, whilst strengthening existing ones
- Strategic mindset - Ability to formulate a clear strategy to help the company respond to change and shape the future, mapping the steps that will clearly accelerate the organisation toward its strategic goals
- Empathetic - demonstrate the desire and ability to mentor and motivate staff
- Situational adaptability - Demonstrates ability to adapt to the needs of clients and or the business to deliver great business solutions. A collaborator who thrives in a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
- Resilience - Demonstrates personal ownership and responsibility when confronted or challenged and is viewed as a source of confidence in high-stress situations
- An entrepreneurial approach & growth mindset, adept at identifying growth opportunities, securing stakeholder buy-in, creating client value and capturing value for Jacobs.
- An accomplished and/or high potential Leader in the energy sector
- Demonstrable technical competency, preferably across a broad range of T&D related disciplines & projects. A relevant engineering degree is required.
- High levels of business acumen, commercially astute and client focused with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the power sector.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, able to persuade, motivate and lead others at all levels, explain concepts without technical jargon and inspire and build engagement
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Company
Overview
Founded 1947
Year Established
The firm was established in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs as a small engineering venture.
Revenue $14–16B
Annual Revenue Range
The company generates annual revenue between $14 billion and $16 billion.
Backlog $22B
Backlog Value
The firm maintains a robust backlog of approximately $22 billion.
Rank #1 ENR
Top 500 Rank
The company consistently ranks at the top of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list.
- Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services.
- Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants.
- Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors.
- Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units.
- Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal.
- Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
- We do things right. We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.
- We challenge the accepted. We know that to create a better future, we must ask difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things.
- We aim higher. We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.
- We live inclusion. We put people at the heart of our business. We embrace different perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact. Through an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers, we build trust – in each other and across our company.
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainability Achievement
Achieved 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions for operations (Scopes 1, 2, and business travel) in 2020, aligned with the PAS 2060 standard.
61% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Milestone
Reduced total value-chain GHG emissions by 61% by FY 22 (from FY 19 baseline) to 130,232 tCO₂e, maintaining net-zero for Scopes 1, 2, and travel emissions after offsets and certificates.
$50/tonne CO₂e
Carbon Pricing Initiative
Introduced carbon pricing of $50 USD per tonne CO₂e on business travel, with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
65% Suppliers Target
Supplier Sustainability Commitment
Committed to ensuring 65% of suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2025.
- Committed to becoming carbon negative for operations and travel by 2030.
- Science-based target for full value-chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Joined The Climate Pledge: carbon-neutral by 2040, a decade ahead of Paris Agreement.
- Introduced carbon pricing ($50 USD per tonne CO₂e) on business travel with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
- Launched inaugural sustainability-linked bonds in FY 23 tied to gender equality (UN SDG 5/10) and climate action (UN SDG 13).
- Climate Action Plan: ensure every project becomes a climate-response opportunity; maintain carbon neutrality and 100% low-carbon electricity.
45%
Female or Ethnically Diverse Representation
45% of the Board of Directors are female or ethnically diverse.
63%
Diverse Executives
The Executive Leadership Team comprises 63% diverse members.
40%
Women in Leadership
40% of the Executive Leadership Team are women.
8 Networks
Employee Networks
Eight employee networks representing diverse groups within the company.
- To be the employer of choice and recognized globally for attracting diverse talent where inclusion is our differentiator in bringing innovative thought and solutions to our clients.
- Create an environment where diverse employees want to join, feel they belong and will thrive.
- Underwent full pay equity review annually, with budget allocated to rectify inequities in like‑for‑like roles.
- Instituted inclusion and diversity goals within senior leadership compensation metrics since FY 19.
- Committed to launching conscious inclusion training for all employees.
- Partnered with external organizations (e.g., NSBE, SHPE, Catalyst) and recognized by HRC, Disability Equality Index, Times Top 50 Employers for Women, Australia WGEA Employer of Choice.
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