[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Jacobs Solutions jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Jacobs Solutions · Chicago, IL # Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer Chicago, IL Operations Listed on Jacobs Solutions’s official careers site. Posted July 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/EDC1635B02FA4D6FA17D8686E157C35E/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Jacobs Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/) / Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer ## Job description The Electrical Reliability Studies Engineer is responsible for performing power-system and Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) studies for power generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, data centers and mission-critical facilities. As a reliability studies engineer, you will develop and validate technical models, perform system-impact and RAM studies, identify operational and design risks, and recommend practical improvements to system availability, redundancy, resilience, and maintainability The successful candidate shall demonstrate experience and technical knowledge in reliability analysis, equipment failure rates, availability calculations, and related methodologies gained through work with consulting engineering firms, developers, and/or utilities. ### Key Responsibilities - Develop RAM models using reliability block diagrams, fault trees, equipment failure rates, repair times, maintenance assumptions, operational dependencies, and resource constraints. - Calculate system reliability, availability, and expected downtime, and identify critical equipment, single points of failure, system bottlenecks, and major contributors to downtime or service interruptions. - Perform normal-condition, single-contingency, multiple-contingency, and extreme-event assessments in accordance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards. - Prepare technical reports and present study methodologies, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. - Maintain knowledge of applicable NERC and FERC requirements and relevant ISO/RTO reliability planning processes. #LI-CC1 #epjobs #naepjobs - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, from a recognized institution. - Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in power system modelling and studies, including reliability analysis. - Experience with power-system analysis tools such as ETAP or equivalent software. - Familiarity with RAM software such as ReliaSoft BlockSim, Isograph Availability Workbench, or equivalent tools. - Familiarity with reliability indicators such as SAIFI, SAIDI, CAIDI, MTBF, and MTTR. - Strong analytical, technical-writing, communication, and presentation skills. - Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as IEC, IEEE and CIGRE. - Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on achieving results. - Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. - Ability and willingness to travel within North America. Ideally, You’ll Also Have - Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and probabilistic reliability assessment. - Experience conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and knowledge of root-cause analysis, and risk-based maintenance strategies. - Knowledge of programming languages to streamline studies using Python or similar languages. - Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) License or eligibility to obtain. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 91 days - Location: Chicago, IL[Apply on Jacobs Solutions’s careers site →](https://jacobs.jobs/jobs/EDC1635B02FA4D6FA17D8686E157C35E/) ## More jobs at Jacobs Solutions ### [Civil Engineering Intern - Highways/ Roadways - Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/20786d0d578ced06dd0e/) Chicago, IL ### [Civil or Environmental (Water/Wastewater) Engineering Intern – Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/1d5ad34d0e0ad094c591/) Chicago, IL ### [Construction Cost Estimator – Thermal Power Generation Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/b7a15dadb32b68299be2/) Chicago, IL ### [Electrical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/2d8222f22138feaeb8c2/) Chicago, IL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Electrical Reliability Engineering Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/5bf132e5e39287cf32af/) Cargill · Dodge City, Kansas ### [Junior Tendering Engineer England, AR England, AR ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/3017bf700baf3ad59e1b/) VINCI · England, AR ### [Senior Design Engineer - OHL England, AR England, AR ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/df61f6056abfde88babd/) VINCI · England, AR ### [Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/c33eea62a9d4e817a22a/) GE Vernova · Remote ### [Electrical Reliability Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/linde/jobs/6feba29bb8b9e65ca51f/) Linde · Garfield, UT, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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