Principal Electrical Engineer Infrastructure Power

Industry

Energy

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs' Energy & Power business is at the forefront of the energy transition across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Sydney team and help deliver critical power infrastructure projects that support a more sustainable energy future.

In this exciting role, you'll provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning transmission and distribution networks, renewable energy developments, substations and major infrastructure programs. You'll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver innovative, practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across medium and high voltage power infrastructure projects.
• Lead the development and review of engineering solutions for transmission and distribution networks, substations and renewable energy connections.
• Work closely with project teams, clients and our Global Delivery Centres to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Support project delivery across sectors including power utilities, renewable energy, transport, water, industrial and resources.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews and client workshops.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to developing engineers and contribute to technical capability growth within the team.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation and strategic client engagement.
• Champion innovative approaches that help clients navigate the energy transition. #LI-SK2

Here's what you'll need

We're interested in hearing from highly experienced electrical engineers with expertise leading and delivering medium and high voltage power infrastructure projects.

You may bring:

• Experience across transmission and distribution networks, substations, renewable energy infrastructure or related power systems projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of primary and/or secondary electrical systems, protection systems, power system studies or network infrastructure.
• Experience providing technical leadership within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Australian industry standards, regulations and engineering best practice.
• A collaborative approach to mentoring and supporting the development of others.
• Passion for sustainable infrastructure and helping shape the future of energy.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences. If you don't meet every requirement but believe your experience aligns with the role, we'd still love to hear from you.

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Cultural Support:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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