High Voltage Equipment Specialist (HVDC/FACTS)

Role Overview At Jacobs, our People & Places Solutions business focuses on improving the lives of people everywhere. The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is evolving to accommodate decarbonization and transition targets. HVDC and FACTS technology is increasingly becoming a major player to enable large‑scale renewable energy generation. As an Equipment Specialist – HVDC/FACTS, you will work closely with regional and global HVDC and power transmission experts within Jacobs to support and/or lead ongoing HVDC related projects as well as business development and proposal support with a variety of clients, including generation developers, transmission owner/developers, and utilities. Responsibilities Support and/or lead HVDC related projects at various stages of development. Assist clients in technology selection. Lead technical/functional/performance specification development. Assist in conceptual, pre‑FEED, and FEED level design studies and/or drawings. Liaise with vendors on behalf of project owner/developers to fulfill Owners Engineering tasks. FAT/SAT witness testing and other support. Work seamlessly with other project disciplines such as cable engineering, environmental/permitting, GIS, geotechnical & geophysics, civil, etc. Contribute to Jacobs global and North American HVDC/FACTS business development and bid preparation. Contribute to industry thought leadership and represent Jacobs at related conferences and committee meetings such as IEEE and CIGRE. Qualifications Related experience and technical knowledge in electrical high‑voltage engineering, with emphasis on HVDC/FACTS. Experience with consulting engineering firms, developers and/or direct exposure to OEMs. Prior knowledge of electrical design/studies, functional/technical specifications, and/or FAT/SAT commissioning related to HVDC systems is preferred. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team. Benefits & Compensation Base salary range: $86,000.00 to $112,875.00. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), company stock purchase, deferred compensation plan, unlimited US PT (PPTO), paid holidays, caregiver leave, and potential merit, bonus, and stock rewards. Equal Opportunity Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs