Principal Engineer - Power Plant, Gas & Fuels

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Engineer to act as the technical authority for fuel and gas systems across thermal power generation, industrial energy, and emerging energy transition projects. The role involves shaping infrastructure investments and delivering safe, practical, and innovative solutions worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery for feasibility studies, concept development, FEED, detailed design, commissioning and operational support.
• Provide strategic guidance on fuel selection, infrastructure, security and long‑term supply planning.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, HAZIDs and Safety‑in‑Design workshops.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to Jacobs’ technical capability in fuels and thermal generation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Energy or related engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience leading fuel and gas system engineering for thermal power projects through concept, FEED and detailed design phases.
• Proven technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and client‑facing experience.
• Professional accreditation such as Chartered Engineer, PE, RPEQ, CEng preferred.

Required skills

• Natural gas, LNG, LPG, diesel, fuel oil, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, synthetic fuels and blended fuel applications.
• Gas receiving facilities, pressure reduction systems, gas transmission infrastructure, fuel storage, handling and conditioning.
• Combustion systems, emissions considerations and related international standards (ASME, API, NFPA, IEC, ISO).