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DALLAS - Engineering firm Jacobs (NYSE: J), a $15.3 billion market cap company with robust revenue growth of 35% over the last twelve months, has been chosen by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the U.S. power grid through the Grand Coulee Modernization Program. According to InvestingPro analysis, Jacobs maintains a GOOD financial health score, suggesting strong operational capabilities for such significant projects. This program focuses on the Grand Coulee Dam, which is integral to BPA’s power delivery, distributing over 21 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually across eight states and parts of Canada.
Jacobs will provide a range of services, including project management, engineering, and strategic advisory, to upgrade substation infrastructure and optimize transmission pathways. The aim is to bolster operational efficiency and ensure the continued provision of high-quality power. This collaboration is set to position BPA to meet future energy demands with greater efficiency and reliability.
The Grand Coulee Dam, with a capacity of more than 7,000 megawatts, is crucial for power generation in the Pacific Northwest. BPA spokesperson Kevin Wingert highlighted the importance of modernizing the dam’s switchyards to maintain infrastructure and adapt to fluctuating grid demands, particularly as AI Data Centers and other power-intensive applications emerge.
The modernization program is part of Jacobs’ ongoing work with BPA, which includes the Ross Complex Redevelopment program and the Facilities Portfolio Delivery Program. These projects are aimed at managing BPA’s power transmission and refurbishing its facilities across the Northwestern U.S. With a healthy current ratio of 1.5 and moderate debt levels, Jacobs demonstrates the financial stability needed for long-term infrastructure projects. For detailed financial analysis and additional insights, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
Jacobs, which is ranked number one in the Top 50 Program Management Firms list by Engineering News-Record in 2024, has a history of significant transmission and distribution projects in the U.S., including roles as Program Manager and Owners Engineer for Xcel Energy.
The transfer of the Grand Coulee Program from the Bureau of Reclamation to BPA is expected to streamline the modernization process, reducing costs and expediting improvements. This initiative is part of Jacobs’ broader commitment to developing sustainable solutions for complex challenges, with a focus on various sectors including energy, environmental, and transportation.
This information is based on a press release statement, which also contains forward-looking statements subject to various factors that could impact Jacobs’ business results. Jacobs has not provided a timeline for the completion of the Grand Coulee Modernization Program. The company has demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns through six consecutive years of dividend increases, with a current dividend yield of 1%. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional ProTips and extensive financial metrics to better evaluate Jacobs’ investment potential.
In other recent news, Jacobs Technology Inc. has secured a significant $4 billion contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to support the Space Force range. This contract will involve operations, maintenance, and systems engineering services at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with completion expected by March 2035. Additionally, Jacobs Solutions Inc. announced a pro rata distribution of Amentum Holdings, Inc. shares to its shareholders, effectively divesting its ownership in Amentum. This move was part of a strategic plan to provide direct ownership to shareholders. In another development, Jacobs has been chosen to partner on the Marinus Link project in Australia, which aims to enhance energy security and support renewable energy initiatives. This project will involve the construction of a 214-mile undersea and underground electricity interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. Furthermore, Jacobs has been selected by Boeing for a major expansion of its St. Louis, Missouri, campus, which will nearly double Boeing’s regional manufacturing capacity. The expansion is set to be completed in phases between 2026 and 2030. These developments underscore Jacobs’ ongoing involvement in significant infrastructure and defense projects globally.
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