Principal Electrical Engineer Infrastructure Power

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Global opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Sydney seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for major infrastructure projects from 415V to 66kV. You will shape power-system concepts, supervise switchgear, transformers and substations, and mentor developing engineers.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients to translate complex requirements into practical solutions, and help drive project delivery with technical leadership and strategic input.

Qualifications

• Experience across LV, MV and HV power infrastructure.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary electrical projects and interfaces.
• Knowledge of Australian standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across LV/MV/HV infrastructure from 415V to 66kV.
• Develop power system solutions for complex infrastructure environments.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage directly with clients to translate requirements into practical designs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

HV/MV/LV design

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer Infrastructure Power

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 advance, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Sydney | Flexible / Hybrid Working

Some of Australia's most complex infrastructure projects depend on reliable, resilient and well-designed power systems. Jacobs is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure Power team in Sydney, providing technical leadership across electrical infrastructure typically ranging from 415V through to 66kV.

This is a broad power engineering role rather than a narrow discipline specialist position. You'll work across complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, solving electrical challenges spanning HV and MV distribution, substations, switchgear, protection, power systems and associated electrical infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to remain technically engaged while taking a leading role with clients, projects and developing engineers. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with breadth across power engineering who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems and working across traditional discipline boundaries.

Why Jacobs?

This role offers something different from a narrowly defined power engineering position. You'll have the opportunity to apply your electrical expertise across a diverse infrastructure portfolio, work alongside specialists from multiple engineering disciplines and take a leading role in shaping solutions from early concept through to delivery. You'll be part of Jacobs' broader engineering network, providing opportunities to collaborate with teams across Australia and internationally while continuing to build your technical and leadership career. If you're an experienced power engineer looking for greater project diversity, technical influence and the opportunity to work across some of Australia's most complex infrastructure environments, we'd like to hear from you.

Here's what you'll do

As a Principal Engineer, you'll help lead the development and delivery of electrical power solutions across major infrastructure projects. Your work may include:

Lead electrical engineering and design across LV, MV and HV infrastructure, typically from 415V to 66kV

Develop electrical distribution and power system solutions for complex infrastructure environments

Work across equipment and systems including switchgear, transformers, substations, protection and associated electrical infrastructure

Lead design reviews, technical assurance and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces

Work directly with clients to understand their challenges and develop practical engineering solutions

Lead technical packages and coordinating engineering inputs across multidisciplinary projects

Mentor and provide technical guidance to developing engineers

Supporting proposals, project development and strategic client engagement

Here's what you'll need

We're interested in experienced electrical engineers who have built their careers around power and electrical infrastructure. You may have developed your experience through major infrastructure, transport, rail, water, utilities, industrial, resources, renewable energy or other complex power environments. Ideally, you'll bring:

Electrical engineering experience across LV, MV and/or HV power infrastructure

Experience designing and delivering electrical distribution systems and associated infrastructure

Strong knowledge across areas such as switchgear, transformers, substations, protection, power systems or electrical reticulation

Experience providing technical leadership on multidisciplinary projects

The ability to engage with clients and translate complex requirements into practical engineering solutions

Knowledge of relevant Australian standards and engineering practices

Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers

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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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