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Senior Engineer - Power System Studies

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Senior Power System Engineer delivering power studies & grid integration

Key Responsibilities

  • power studies
  • network modelling
  • steady-state
  • dynamic studies
  • client service
  • project delivery

Tasks

-Supporting projects through delivery, HSEC, quality and client service -Develop and nurture leading skills within Jacobs and relationships with clients whenever required. Self Motivated and Team Coherent -Support wider team on execution of assigned tasks and provide solutions to achieve the project goals efficiently. -Work with client and project managers to understand client requirements for key projects -Working in conjunction with DPE’s and PM’s to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget -Assist in building core technical competence in power system studies for conventional and renewable generation, grid connection, transmission and industrial network studies. -Working collaboratively on power system studies projects such as network modelling, steady state and dynamic studies. -Resolution of client’s queries -Working with the GID counterpart to deliver the expected performance on the project -Manage technical relationships and build appropriate level contacts with key clients. -Support strong service delivery to all clients

Requirements

  • postgraduate
  • 5+ years
  • powerfactory
  • python
  • hydrogen
  • power system

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of International standards, respective country Grid codes and able to interpret the requirements. -Optional experience in Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology power generation & microgrids. -A minimum Postgraduate degree in power system engineering from a reputed institute preferable from IIT or NIT. -Capacity to work within teams to solve technical problems and achieve a high level of assurance on project deliverables. -power system steady state and dynamic analysis (comprising of power flows, short circuit, protection coordination, unit protection, motor starting, arc flash, power quality, power system stability studies) -Demonstrated experience in conducting studies like -Strong communication and presentation skills to articulate a clear technical direction. -Electromagnetic Transient Analysis (Insulation Coordination, Equipment Failure analysis) -Strengthening of client relationships through excellent in project delivery and technical performance -Capable of delivering knowledge sharing sessions on technical topics, market developments and train the team -Excellent Technical Report writing skills. -Ability to work in team, involve in project discussions, review technical reports, projects -Hands on experience in operating power system softwares like PowerFactory, ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD, CYME, SKM. Experience of Pyhton programming is preferred. -Experience in power generation technologies, Solar, Wind and Battery storage (renewables) relevant to the market. -5+ years’ experience working in engineering/consulting organisation with a strong focus on power system modelling, simulations and problem solving. -Presenting well to clients (internal and external) and having good social and networking skills

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