Jacobs to Support Ireland's Energy Transition Through EirGrid Framework

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Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by EirGrid for a five-year Engineering Design, Planning and Project Management Framework with an option for an additional three years to support Ireland's Shaping Our Electricity Future strategy.

The integrated design team will deliver end-to-end planning, design and project management for high-voltage overground and underground transmission, including HVAC and HVDC, to help reach Ireland's goal of at least 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Jacobs cites global project experience and reports approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000.

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• Five-year framework with optional three-year extension
• Scope includes HVAC and HVDC overground and underground transmission
• Services cover planning, design, project management, environmental and H&S
• Supports Ireland's 2030 target of at least 80% renewable electricity

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• Project delivery depends on timing of awards and funding availability
• Forward-looking risks include legislative, tax, macroeconomic and geopolitical factors

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Energy Infrastructure Strategist

Five-year framework with EirGrid meaningfully expands Jacobs' transmission work in support of Ireland's 2030 renewable goals.

Jacobs will provide integrated design, planning and project management for both overground and underground high-voltage AC and DC transmission under a five-year framework, with a three-year option, aligning its services to deliver EirGrid's 2030 target of at least 80% renewable electricity. The engagement structures Jacobs as a long-term delivery partner for major transmission upgrades and places engineering, environmental and H&S services at the center of execution.

Key dependencies and risks include the timing and scale of specific project awards under the framework, regulatory approvals and funding availability that determine project cadence and revenue recognition. Watch for announced task orders, milestone awards and permitting outcomes over the next 12–36 months to gauge near-term revenue flow and backlog conversion.

Five-year agreement supports renewable grid development

DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by EirGrid for a five-year Engineering Design, Planning and Project Management Framework, with an option for an additional three years, to provide technical services that will help deliver Shaping Our Electricity Future, EirGrid's strategy to transform the electricity transmission system to achieve Ireland's renewable ambition.

Through the framework, Jacobs will form an integrated design team for the Transmission System Operator to provide end-to-end services in planning, design and project management for high-voltage transmission infrastructure. This includes both overground and underground assets, and high-voltage alternating current and high-voltage direct current technologies.

Jacobs Executive Vice President Europe Richard Sanderson said: "Reliable, efficient and sustainable electricity transmission systems are central to enabling Ireland's energy transition. Our integrated design team approach will ensure projects are developed holistically – from early-stage planning and design to delivery – with a focus on system reliability, regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship."

The framework scope covers engineering design, planning, project management, environmental and health and safety services.

EirGrid's Shaping Our Electricity Future sets out how the transmission grid will evolve to meet Ireland's 2030 renewable energy ambitions, including at least 80% of electricity generation from renewable sources. The new framework is designed to help deliver that vision by supporting the long-term resilience of the grid through sustainable transmission solutions.

Across the island of Ireland, Jacobs supports key infrastructure projects including the National Transport Authority's BusConnects Dublin and Cork programs, Irish Rail's Galway to Portarlington rail network upgrade and East Coast Railway Infrastructure Protection Projects program, and Uisce Éireann's (formerly Irish Water) strategic planning for sustainable and resilient water services.

Around the globe, Jacobs is advancing global energy infrastructure, shaping resilient and secure systems to form the backbone of thriving communities and economies. Projects include Suedlink in Europe, one of the world's largest underground high voltage power cables; as program manager and owners engineer for Xcel Energy's multi-billion-dollar transmission and distribution reliability program in the U.S.; and as integrated delivery partner for the Marinus Link Interconnector project designed to bolster Australia's renewable energy security.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. 

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, including the new tax legislation enacted in the U.S. in July 2025, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What did Jacobs (J) announce on October 28, 2025 regarding EirGrid?

Jacobs was selected for a five-year engineering, planning and project management framework with a three-year option to support EirGrid's transmission program.

How long is the Jacobs (J) framework with EirGrid and is there an extension option?

The framework is five years with an option to extend for an additional three years.

What transmission technologies are included in the Jacobs (J) EirGrid scope?

The scope covers high-voltage overground and underground assets, including both HVAC and HVDC technologies.

How does the Jacobs (J) contract relate to Ireland's 2030 renewable target?

The framework is designed to support EirGrid's plan to reach at least 80% renewable electricity generation by 2030.

What services will Jacobs (J) provide under the EirGrid framework?

Jacobs will provide integrated planning, engineering design, project management, environmental and health and safety services.

Does the Jacobs (J) announcement mention risks that could affect project delivery?

Yes; the company notes funding timing, legislative and macroeconomic risks that could affect outcomes.