Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Capabilities
Electrical
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#38433
Market
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 and Power business is at the forefront of the global energy transition, embracing unprecedented opportunities to drive sustainable change. We're seeking a talented Lead Electrical Secondary Engineer to join our Energy & Power team in Adelaide. In this pivotal role, you'll work on cutting edge Transmission and Distribution projects locally while supporting initiatives throughout Australia. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of power generation and distribution, leveraging our comprehensive approach to address the complex challenges of the energy transition.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver advanced Substation Secondary systems for distribution and transmission networks (22kV to 500kV).
Ensure strict adherence to Jacobs' quality assurance procedures and technical standards
Lead and manage engineering projects within defined scopes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Foster effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, primary electrical).
Contribute to proposal development, including scope definition and cost estimation.
Engage with regional clients, providing expert technical advice and supporting business growth.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, enhancing our team's capabilities.
Here's what you'll need
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (required).
Experience in High Voltage Secondary Substation design and project delivery.
Proven ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients.
Demonstrated capability in managing and providing technical leadership to design teams, including Global Delivery Centres.
Strong track record in managing design projects in compliance with quality management systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
At Jacobs, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and contribute to shaping the future of energy infrastructure, we want to hear from you. #LI-SK2.
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.
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