Lead Energy Planner

The energy space is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes and Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power team to support clients navigate the complexities of rapid deployment of reliable and sustainable energy solutions across multiple end markets.

We are seeking an energy planning lead to take a leading role in project delivery as we continue to expand our project portfolio. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to deploy your project leadership skills to develop innovative solutions that will support growing power demands and accelerate the energy transition across North America.

This opening provides the opportunity to be meaningfully engaged with a range of energy advisory projects, including

• Energy master planning

• District Energy Systems

• Feasibility studies (techno-economic)

• Renewable energy and storage solutions

• Thermal power solutions

The desired candidate should have experience across multiple generation technologies and will have direct experience in delivering projects within at least three of the categories listed above. Demonstrated abilities include a broad understanding of the potential energy solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage internal Jacobs teams as well as external subconsultants and contractors

• Collaborate with our technical leadership, client account managers, and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance

• 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

• Oversee assigned projects to minimize risk and adhere to project budget, schedule, scope, and quality, identifying and mitigating risks as they arise

• Lead in identifying, 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. #epjobs #naepjobs #LI-CC1

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy Systems), Construction Management, or a related field

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in energy consulting, planning, design, or project development

• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting energy master planning initiatives, including campus, utility, district energy, or large-scale infrastructure planning

• Strong understanding of integrated energy systems, including generation, distribution, storage, and load management strategies

• Proven ability to develop long-term energy strategies and roadmaps that address reliability, sustainability, decarbonization, and future growth

Core Energy Master Planning Capabilities

• Experience developing comprehensive energy master plans, including:

• Load forecasting and growth scenario modeling

• Infrastructure capacity assessments

• Phased capital planning and investment strategies

• Decarbonization and climate response planning

• Familiarity with a broad range of energy solutions such as:

• District energy systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)

• Renewable generation (solar, wind) and energy storage

• Distributed energy resources (microgrids, CHP/cogeneration)

• Ability to perform or guide techno-economic analysis to evaluate alternatives and support decision-making

• Experience using or guiding energy system modeling tools for optimization and scenario planning

Project & Client Leadership

• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary planning projects from concept through implementation strategy

• Strong client-facing experience, including facilitating workshops, aligning stakeholders, and translating technical findings into actionable plans

• Ability to balance competing priorities such as cost, schedule, sustainability goals, and operational constraints

• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and supporting business development activities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Ability to translate complex energy challenges into clear, actionable master plans

• Experience integrating emerging technologies and grid trends into long-term planning strategies

• Strong communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to present planning outcomes to executive stakeholders

Preferred / Highly Valued

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar credential

• Direct experience with utility or campus master planning or decarbonization strategies

• Experience supporting energy transition initiatives and sustainability-driven planning programs

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