Jeff Drain

Jeff Drain

Associate Principal

  • Americas Transmission and Distribution Leader

Jeff Drain is an Associate Principal and Arup’s Americas West Power Systems Leader.

In his role he brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector.

Throughout his career in the US and Canada, he has managed multidisciplinary projects as well as the permitting for renewable energy developments and detailed design of projects through to commissioning and operation. Jeff brings diverse experience successfully leading projects in run of river hydroelectric power, heavy civil, rail terminals, roadways, and underground infrastructure. Prior to joining Arup in 2023, Jeff supported more than 6,700 MW of solar developments and over 3,850 MW of wind developments across the Americas.