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Electrical / HVDC Engineer - REMOTE-September 2024
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Sep 6, 2026
About Electrical / HVDC Engineer - REMOTE

  Your Impact:

  Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

  Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

  The energy industry, particularly transmission grids, is undergoing major changes to accommodate for regional and global decarbonization and energy transition targets. HVDC technology in particular is increasingly becoming a major player in this energy paradigm shift to enable large-scale renewable energy generation, such as offshore wind or large interconnectors.

  As an Electrical Engineer – HVDC, you will closely work 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 renewable developers, transmission owner/developers as well as utilities.

  The successful candidate shall demonstrate related experience and technical knowledge in the field of electrical high-voltage engineering, with emphasis on HVDC, through past 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. Knowledge of the offshore wind market will also be seen favorably.

  Responsibilities include:

  Support and/or lead HVDC related projects, at various stages of development including:

  Assist clients in HVDC/HVAC technology selection;

  Conceptual, pre-FEED and FEED level design studies and/or drawings;

  Converter station functional/technical specifications;

  Liaise with converter station and HVDC cable OEMs on behalf of project owner/developers to fulfil OE tasks;

  FAT/SAT witness testing and other supports on behalf of client

  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 business development, bid preparation as well as initiatives to capture new HVDC pipeline.

  Contribute to industry thought leadership and represent Jacobs at reputable international conferences and committee meetings such as IEEE and CIGRE.

  Please note that although this role is expected to primarily focus on HVDC, other conventional electrical and high-voltage transmission engineering tasks may also be assigned from time to time.

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  Here’s what you’ll need :

  Here's What You'll Need:

  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, from a recognized institution (Master’s or PhD degree in related fields such as high-voltage or power systems is an asset)

  Minimum 7 years of power/HV experience with a minimum of 3 years of relevant HVDC experience

  Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE

  Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus achieving results

  Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

  Experience with high-voltage OEMs and specifications

  Ability and willingness to travel in North America

  Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  Direct experience with HVDC applications in interconnectors or offshore wind

  Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License, or ability to obtain within 1 years

  Active ongoing involvement in HVDC-delated working groups and standards committees

  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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

  Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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