Project Manager Transmission, Distribution, and Substation

Energy Project Management Professional

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 industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Energy & Power Major Programs team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. We have multiple positions available for project and program management professionals seeking to apply and develop their skills by working closely with our utility and power clients as we expand our energy transition portfolio.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team involved in managing projects through various phases from concept to engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out of greenfield and brownfield high voltage transmission, substation, and distribution facilities in the power industry. You will work as a lead across a multi-disciplinary team to manage the overall successful delivery of the assigned project(s) and to ensure projects adhere to client expectations.

Core competencies include:

• Utility Infrastructure Project Delivery
• EPC Contract Management
• Project Controls & Financial Oversight
• Risk Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Field & Construction Coordination

Preference will be given to candidates sitting in the following Jacobs office locations: Columbus, OH - New Albany, OH - Gahanna, OH - Roanoke, VA - Fort Wayne, IN - Pikeville, KY - Ashland, KY

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree.
• 5+ years' of project management experience in managing power delivery projects from initiation through financial project close out as part of any CapEx, or OpEx portfolio.
• Experience delivering greenfield/brownfield OH T-line (138kV to 765kV), Rebuild/Reroute, Substation, Protection & Control, P&C, SCADA, Telecom and/or IPP, Data Centers, Industrial Customer, Battery Storage projects.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Including but not limited to project controls, engineering, procurement, construction management, permitting, land acquisition, and surveying.
• Ability to work with project controls on cost analysis, forecast, risk identification, assessment, and mitigation plan.
• Proven track record of directly managing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Excellent customer-facing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellence in the development and delivery of presentation materials.
• Proven excellence with verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; including proposal development, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
• Experience and training with general project management processes used within the utility industry.
• Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired but not required skills and experience:

• Experience with EPC contractors
• PMP Certification
• Previous Program Management for Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) in the U.S.
• Engineering degree and FE or PE License
• Construction, commissioning, and start-up experience

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $106,000.00. Upper $139,050.00.

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.

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 August 11, 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.

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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