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Associate Primary Engineer

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Job Details

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Parental leave

Qualifications

Electrical engineering
Electrical experience

Full Job Description

Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Capabilities
Electrical

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#38432
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

The energy transition is creating once in a generation opportunities and Jacobs are right at the centre of it. As our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team continues to grow, we’re looking for an Associate Primary Engineer who is ready to help shape the next wave of high‑voltage (HV) infrastructure across Australia and the APAC region. If you’ve built strong technical foundations in primary substation design and are looking for bigger opportunities, more ownership, and a clear pathway to Principal or Technical roles, this could be your next step.

Why Join Jacobs?

Be part of a regional team delivering major T&D and energy transition projects with a core focus on SA and VIC projects.

Work alongside APAC HV market specialists.

Flexible work options (3 days a week from home) and an inclusive, people centred culture.

A focus on innovation, collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Focus Areas:
Lead primary design and design review for substations (22kV–500kV) for utilities, renewable energy projects and data centres.

Produce and review key deliverables including layouts, SLDs, sections and equipment specs.
Form trusted relationships with clients and act as a technical advisor.

Drive project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule and quality targets are met.

Mentor and develop engineers across our Substations team.

Collaborate closely with Civil, Structural and Secondary teams on integrated solutions.

Engage with Jacobs’ Global Community of Practice for APAC wide knowledge sharing.

Here's what you'll need

Experience in HV Primary Electrical Engineering and a good understanding of HV design standards (particularly Australian Standards).

Familiarity with utility design standards and guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and support m ulti discipline design coordination.

Confidence in client engagement and relationship building.

Curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to support the growth of the business.

Exposure to AIS and GIS substations would be advantageous. #LI-SK2 #EPJOBS

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

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.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

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