Location
Denver, CO
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/25/2026
Compensation
$132,900 - $174,450 per year
Job description
The Power Systems Engineer – Strategic Projects role at Jacobs focuses on supporting strategic utility initiatives and capital projects related to high-voltage transmission and substation infrastructure. The position is ideal for engineers who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges. The successful candidate will lead a diverse portfolio of projects, including substations, transmission systems, and renewable energy integration. This role offers exceptional exposure to utility modernization and opportunities to influence critical infrastructure investments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 12+ years of utility, transmission, substation, or power systems engineering experience.
- Experience with high-voltage systems ranging from 69kV through 500kV.
- Knowledge of substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, and protection and control systems.
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards including IEEE, NESC, and NEC.
Responsibilities
- Lead special projects involving high-voltage substations and transmission systems.
- Perform engineering studies, technical evaluations, and system assessments.
- Develop project scopes, technical specifications, and engineering recommendations.
- Support conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering design activities.
- Coordinate engineering efforts through all project lifecycle phases.
Benefits
- Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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