How do we strengthen energy systems at speed?

Across global markets, energy providers face relentless pressure: deliver faster, manage supply chains and maintain system reliability. Energy systems need to grow quickly, but reliability and safety can’t be compromised — and nor can long-term performance. 
 
For Fiachra Ó Cléirigh, the answer is clear: pair industry foresight with disciplined, collaborative execution. 
 
He knows resilient infrastructure starts with strong foundations — client trust, clear strategy, integrated risk management and empowered teams who understand every stage of delivery. As executive vice president and general manager of Energy and Power, Fiachra provides strategic direction and supports the safe and efficient delivery of projects from early planning through operation. 
 
At the center of it all is a simple belief: safety and innovation go hand in hand. 

Digital tools driving better decisions 

Digital insight is transforming how complex energy programs are delivered. By bringing schedules and budgets together with risk data into one connected environment, teams can test scenarios in real time and stay ahead of supply chain disruptions before they escalate. Integrating safety, operational and workforce data also creates predictive insights that surface risks earlier, so they’re easier to manage. For clients under pressure to move quickly, that transparency matters. It reduces disruption and protects timelines, increasing certainty without compromising safety. 
 
For Fiachra, these tools reflect the capability and discipline of the people using them. 

People powering the future of sustainable energy systems 

He credits the growth of the business to the deep technical ability, curiosity and dedication of its people. Whether he’s working alongside clients to understand emerging pressures or engaging directly with colleagues to unlock new solutions, Fiachra believes leadership starts with listening and a willingness to learn.  

This collaboration fuels innovation and strengthens delivery, while reinforcing Jacobs’ commitment to ensuring every person goes home safe, every day — an approach we call BeyondZero. 

The next decade will reshape how energy systems are built, expanded and secured. Balancing resilience and affordability without sacrificing safety and speed is no longer optional. It means building infrastructure that serves future generations — systems designed for a secure, sustainable future.  

Across the energy and power industry, Jacobs is accelerating delivery while strengthening resilience — working with clients to expand, modernize and sustain the energy systems communities rely on every day.