Principal Electrical Engineer: Power Infrastructure

Jacobs; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / Hybrid Working

Job summary

Jacobs in Sydney is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across LV to 66kV for complex infrastructure. You will shape solutions, mentor engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, balancing client needs with technical excellence.

In this role you’ll engage with clients, drive technical reviews, and deliver practical power system designs. The position offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the chance to influence projects from concept through to

Qualifications

• Broad experience across LV/MV/HV power infrastructure
• Design and deliver electrical distribution systems
• Knowledge across switchgear, transformers, substations, protection
• Experience providing technical leadership on multidisciplinary projects
• Ability to translate client requirements into practical engineering solutions
• Knowledge of relevant Australian standards

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support proposals, project development and strategic client engagement

Skills

Electrical power engineering

Multidisciplinary leadership

Client engagement

Australian standards

HV/LV/MV design

Mentoring engineers

Job description

Jacobs in Sydney is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across LV to 66kV for complex infrastructure. You will shape solutions, mentor engineers and coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs, balancing client needs with technical excellence.

In this role you’ll engage with clients, drive technical reviews, and deliver practical power system designs. The position offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the chance to influence projects from concept through to