Engineering Manager

Market

Energy

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

As part of our Global Delivery Center (GDC), you'll be at the heart of delivering high-impact energy and power projects across the globe. We're seeking a proactive, people-focused Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive excellence in the design and delivery of thermal power generation and complex process plant projects through structured planning, technical coordination, and team engagement.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary liaison between GDC and lead office teams, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, quality, and communication protocols.

• Lead engineering planning and execution in collaboration with Project Managers, Design Leads, and discipline leads, maintaining accountability across all workstreams.

• Coordinate cross-discipline design efforts, ensuring technical integrity, timely delivery, and alignment with Jacobs' delivery methodology and client expectations.

• Champion structured communication, early issue resolution, and consistent engagement across virtual and in-person teams.

• Oversee resource forecasting, budget control, and reporting in partnership with Project Controllers, including monthly discipline-level forecasting.

• Develop and execute effective quality assurance plans and ensure compliance with project criteria, engineering codes, and standards.

• Facilitate input from global subject matter experts at strategic design milestones and risk workshops.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture through mentorship, goal-setting, and weekly team meetings focused on progress and cross-disciplinary development.

• Promote in-office engagement (minimum 3 days/week) to support communication, career development, and delivery efficiency.

Here's what you'll need

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within large-scale infrastructure power or energy projects.

• Strong understanding of design management, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery frameworks.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.

• Ability to drive structured planning, technical oversight, and continuous improvement across diverse teams.

• Commitment to innovation, team development, and delivering fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global team delivering transformative projects with real-world impact.

• Work in a culture that values inclusion, integrity, and collaboration.

• Access career development programs, technical training, and leadership pathways.

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with a focus on in-person collaboration and growth.

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From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions - we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

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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Locations

City State Country

Mandaluyong City

All PH Regions

Philippines

Kuala Lumpur

All MY Regions

Malaysia

Mandaluyong City

All PH Regions

Philippines

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