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Base pay range

$140,800.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

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.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving communities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, and scientific discovery, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

The Thermal Utility Systems Director will be responsible for overseeing our consulting and engineering design services for district energy clients across North America. In this role, you will be responsible for growing a well-established practice through identification of new clients and opportunities and developing talent to support the successful execution of these projects. Markets served will include aviation, healthcare, higher education, federal, mission critical, advanced manufacturing and more. Your project portfolio is expected to feature central utility plants, cogeneration, thermal distribution systems and thermal energy networks that produce and distribute reliable, sustainable and cost-effective energy to large facilities and campuses. Your primary responsibilities will include market strategy, business development, client interactions, proposal development and project execution. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to develop innovative and compelling thermal utility design solutions that provide exceptional market value. Experience in consulting, design, design management and project management will be highly regarded, as will operational leadership experience. Office based, remote or hybrid positions are available.

If you are passionate about delivering reliable energy projects, motivated by a challenge, engaging with clients and enjoy working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions, Jacobs is the place for you. Come join our growing team! #epjobs #naepjobs

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.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar field.

At least 10 years of project management, design, consulting, construction, commissioning and/or operations experience with thermal utility systems.

Experience in overseeing execution of thermal utility projects through various phases of development from planning to commercial operation

Proven ability to engage and develop strong working relationships with clients, vendors, contractors and other project stakeholders

Strong communication and technical writing skills

Other Highly Regarded Qualifications Include

Prior experience in operational leadership roles

Prior experience in recruiting, developing and growing operational delivery teams

Prior experience in business finances

Understanding of multiple delivery and construction contracting methods

Personnel management experience

Broad network of industry contacts and relationships

Professional engineering license(s)

Posted Salary Range Minimum

140,800.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

210,000.00

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.

Jacobs’ 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, one floating holiday, 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 $140,800.00 to $210,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Thermal Utility Systems Director

United States
Full time

Published on 08/13/2025

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