Lead Technologist/ Project Manager - Energy Solutions Advisory

Lead Technologist/ Project Manager – Energy Solutions Advisory

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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 a project manager/technologist 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
• Feasibility studies (techno-economic)
• Data center power solutions
• District Energy Systems
• 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. Experience in client development, consulting, design, construction, and EPC project delivery will be highly regarded, as will experience in Owner's Engineer roles or advisory roles, as well as strategic project development experience.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage internal Jacobs teams as well as external subconsultants and contractors.
• Work with clients to solve their energy challenges, including speed to market, reliability and sustainability.
• 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.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
• At least 8 years of design, consulting, or project development experience.
• Proven ability to engage with clients, develop relationships, and win work, and then deliver innovative solutions providing value to both the client and provider.
• Demonstrated ability for higher-level strategic, exploration, concept, and development planning for energy projects, including knowledge and application of new and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated skills in concept and developed design optimization programs to guide sound technical guidance for decision making.
• Effective presentation, communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience and understanding of multi-disciplinary project delivery teams.
• Comfortable and effective working independently, as well as leading and collaboratively working in cross-functional teams with multi-levels of the organization including owner's personnel and third-party engineers and contractors.

Other highly regarded qualifications include:

• Professional Registration
• Experience with:

1. Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
1. Utility master planning or decarbonization/climate response planning
2. Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
3. Microgrid and other distributed energy resources systems
4. Data center or mission critical loads
5. Renewable energy projects
6. Complex energy system modeling

This role can be filled remotely, in office, or in a hybrid capacity. If you are excited by the opportunity to participate in the energy transition, motivated by a challenge, and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team to realize the future of energy!

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $140,700.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $225,000.00.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $140,700.00 to $225,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on May 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations:

• Houston - Texas - United States
• Dallas - Texas - United States
• Seattle - Washington - United States
• Los Angeles - California - United States
• Sacramento - California - United States
• Boston - Massachusetts - United States
• Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States
• Miami - Florida - United States
• New York - New York - United States
• Chicago - Illinois - United States
• Cary - North Carolina - United States
• Denver - Colorado - United States
• Kansas City - Missouri - United States