The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, moving away from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. At the same time, the risks posed by climate change and aging infrastructure requires an array of dynamic and innovative solutions to deliver resilient utility services. This great energy transition is still in its early stages, and presents significant technical, logistical, and market challenges. Decarbonization will require detailed planning, multi-disciplinary collaboration, significant financial resources, and motivated staff to support successful implementation. Jacobs is expanding our team to tackle the complexities of decarbonization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future. By joining our team, we’ll harness your expertise as an innovator and business leader to develop strategies to solve our client’s challenging energy needs. You’ll work closely across operations, sales, and technology functions providing leadership to grow our business and deliver successful outcomes for our clients and communities. You will oversee the planning, development, and delivery of high-quality power transmission and distribution projects. You will play a crucial role in developing strategic plans and ensuring successful project execution within the power sector. Your focus will be on working with our clients to deliver successful outcomes, building the business in collaboration with our Growth & Sales team, growing our team and enhancing our capabilities. Your primary responsibilities will include client-facing delivery in leadership roles to develop implementation strategies for large programs, responsible for overall work progress, technical performance and client and stakeholder satisfaction. You’ll be expected to possess highly collaborative and sophisticated communication and problem-solving skills and finesse. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and manage "up and out" while supporting large teams responsible for the daily details of project delivery. You will focus on 1) development of delivery capability for electrical transmission and distribution engineering design projects for utility, industrial and municipal clients, 2) execution of market strategy to support Jacobs’s growth in the Energy Transitions market, 3) collaborating with Client Account Managers and sales professionals on pursuits of strategic importance to the firm. This will include extensive client dialogue, team building, and development of differentiating strategies. 4) You will also continue development of our HVDC Practice Across North America. You will work in collaboration with our global and North Americas Teams, to help our continued grow across the continent. Other Responsibilities: 1. Leadership: Provide leadership to the transmission and distribution team, creating a culture of high trust and high performance in line with Jacobs’ values. 2. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term growth strategies for the transmission and distribution sector, aligning them with Jacobs goals and market trends. 3. Project Portfolio Management: Oversee the planning, design, and execution of transmission and distribution projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. 4. Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. 5. Technical Expertise: Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and efficiency in project delivery. 6. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks that may impact project timelines, costs, or quality, and develop appropriate contingency plans. 7. Team Development: Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing talented professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. #epjobs #naepjobs • An accomplished or high potential leader in the energy sector • Demonstrable technical competency, preferably across a broad range of T&D related disciplines & projects • Significant experience in Energy Transmission & Distribution, ideally with clear evidence of a highly relevant network of contacts • High levels of business acumen, commercial astute and client focused • An entrepreneurial approach, adept at identifying growth opportunities, securing stakeholder buy-in, creating client value and capturing value for Jacobs. • Passion for promoting professional development and career growth through mentorship and advocacy. The drive to ensure our team can grow alongside our fast-expanding business and meet our clients' evolving needs. • Direct sector experience, In-depth understanding of our markets and drivers in a similar organization. • A mature leadership style, the ability to lead with an inclusive & global mindset with strong cultural awareness • Prior experience of international collaboration/global delivery preferred. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, able to persuade, motivate and lead others at all levels, explain concepts without technical jargon and inspire and build engagement • Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the power sector. As Transmission Director you will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of power delivery infrastructure in North America. Your expertise and leadership will be vital in ensuring efficient, reliable, and sustainable transmission and distribution systems for the nation's energy needs. 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