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Power Systems Engineer - Energy and Power

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Perform power system studies and consulting for conventional and renewable generation projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • power studies
  • network modeling
  • dynamic simulations
  • client guidance
  • project coordination
  • compliance

Tasks

-Address client queries and provide expert guidance on power system challenges. -Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver efficient and technically sound solutions. -Perform power system studies including network modeling, steady-state analysis, and dynamic simulations. -Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical excellence and service delivery. -Understand and manage the commercial aspects of assigned projects. -Work closely with Designated Project Engineers (DPEs) and Project Managers (PMs) to meet project objectives. -Ensure compliance with HSEC, quality standards, and project delivery protocols. -Assist in project execution, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets. -Support development of technical capabilities in power system studies across conventional and renewable domains. -Contribute to continuous improvement and learning within the team. -Coordinate with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) counterparts for seamless project execution.

Requirements

  • postgraduate
  • pscad
  • etap
  • skm
  • load flow
  • protection coordination

What You Bring

-Education Postgraduate degree in Power System Engineering from a reputed institute (preferably IIT/NIT). -Experience in insulation coordination studies using PSCAD. -Experience in Arc Flash analysis, motor starting studies, and transient stability. -Experience with data centre and industrial facility studies. -Experience 5+ years in engineering or consulting, with a strong focus on power system modeling, simulation, and analysis. -Strong foundation in load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and relay settings. -Industrial power system studies experience. -Familiarity with international standards (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NERC). -Exposure to distance and differential protection schemes. -Hands-on proficiency with ETAP and SKM Power Tools.

The Company

About Jacobs

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology