Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager: Transmission & Distribution

Support change management activities through collection and evaluation of technical, cost and schedule information.

Maintain risk, issue, action item and change logs.

Assist with stakeholder communications and project updates.

Build productive working relationships with utility personnel, contractors, consultants and project team members.

Support permitting, land, environmental and right-of-way activities as required.

Assist with procurement tracking, materials coordination and contractor interfaces.

Maintain project records, approvals and governance documentation.

Ensure adherence to project procedures, quality requirements and utility standards.

During the first year, the successful candidate will:

Develop a strong understanding of client governance and project execution processes.

Build effective working relationships with project teams and client stakeholders.

Support active utility capital projects through planning, execution and reporting activities.

Progress from supporting project workstreams to taking ownership of select project responsibilities.

Develop toward independent Project Manager responsibilities as workload and project opportunities expand. #epjobs #naepjobs

4-7 years of experience supporting utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or capital projects.

Experience working within a regulated utility, consulting, engineering, or infrastructure environment.

Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and project lifecycle delivery.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and support several active projects simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow into increasing project responsibilities.

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Highly organized with an attention to quality and detail.

Ability to balance technical details with project execution priorities.

Collaborative team player who can build trust across client and project teams.

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 $106,000.00 to $139,050.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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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