Utility Transmission Planning Manager

Industry

Energy

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Your impact

The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. In addition, and with the increasing number of large loads such as Data Centers, the role of transmission planners is more important than ever in shaping the grid of the future.

As the Manager - Utility Transmission Planning , you will lead a team of transmission planning and studies engineers working closely with a variety of clients, mainly focusing on T&D utilities and IOUs but with from time to time supporting non-utility clients as well. You are expected to provide team technical supervision at a senior technical level liaising between your direct reports and internal Jacobs PMs and/or external clients. The successful candidate is also expected to support our Jacobs' business development process and proposals/bidding efforts.

This position is flexible anywhere in North America. However, preference would be given to candidates located in Northeast including New York, Boston, Toronto or Philadelphia.  #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs

Here's what you'll need

• Advanced degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of technical industry experience with transmission planning and power system studies (either utility or consulting).
• Strong background with North American standards of practice such as NERC, FERC, and ISO interconnection practices.
• Team leadership skills with effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within North America.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience with large loads planning and interconnection such as data centers.
• Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License.

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Locations

City State Country
Toronto	Ontario	Canada
Ottawa	Ontario	Canada
Calgary	Alberta	Canada
Winnipeg	Manitoba	Canada
Calgary	Alberta	Canada
Toronto	Ontario	Canada