Associate Cable Engineer

Jacobs; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Cable Engineer to join our Energy & Power team in Australia. This is a role focused on major HV cable projects, with opportunities to build technical capability in a collaborative environment.

You will support the planning, design, and delivery of EHV cable systems across Australia and beyond, working with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to proposals and reports. Hybrid working and clear career paths are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with EHV cable transmission networks across projects.
• Familiarity with AS/NZS, IEC, and IEEE standards.
• Ability to develop business cases and development reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• Pursuit or attainment toward professional accreditation (e.g., CPEng).

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of extra high voltage cable projects (underground/submarine) across all phases.
• Contribute to design criteria, technical outputs, and project documentation.
• Assist with technical reviews, QA, and standards compliance.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, environmental, and SCADA teams.
• Attend client meetings and support coordination with contractors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and reports to support delivery and growth.
• Build technical capability through diverse projects and mentorship from senior engineers.

Skills

EHV cable transmission networks

CPEng

AS/NZS

IEC

IEEE

Business cases

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

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 is seeking an Associate Cable Engineer to join our growing Energy & Power team in Australia. This is an opportunity for a motivated cable engineering professional to work on major power infrastructure projects while building technical capability and contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team.

As part of our Transmission & Distribution business, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage cable systems across Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region.

With a robust pipeline of projects, this opportunity offers exposure to complex multidisciplinary work and clear pathways for career growth within a global consultancy.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support the design and delivery of Extra High Voltage (EVH) cable projects (underground and/or submarine) across all project phases.
• Contribute to development of design criteria, technical outputs, and documentation.
• Assist with technical reviews, quality assurance, and compliance with standards (AS/NZS, IEC, IEEE).
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, environmental, SCADA) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Attend client meetings and support coordination with contractors, OEMs, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and reports, supporting project delivery and business growth.
• Build technical capability through involvement in diverse projects and mentorship from senior engineers.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Experience in EHV cable transmission networks.
• Understanding of relevant standards (AS/NZS, IEC, IEEE).
• Experience in the development of business cases and development reports
• Effective communication and problem solving ability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi disciplinary and geographically dispersed team environment.
• Have attained or willingness to work toward professional accreditation (e.g. CPEng)

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 ourJacobs 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.