Senior Associate Transmission Lines Engineer

Jacobs; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Senior Associate Transmission Lines Engineer to lead design, upgrade and advisory work on transmission lines and renewable energy connections in New Zealand.

Based in Wellington or Auckland, you will mentor junior engineers, guide technical delivery, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across NZ, Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering transmission line projects in consulting, utility or contractor environments.
• Strong knowledge of transmission line structures, foundations and associated infrastructure.
• Understanding of the New Zealand transmission sector and project delivery environment.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery and mentor other engineers.
• Strong client, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative leadership to work across multidisciplinary teams and grow capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and upgrade transmission line projects across a diverse portfolio.
• Coordinate clearance remediation programs and structural assessments.
• Lead foundation design and remediation efforts for transmission towers.
• Support renewable energy and transmission network developments.
• Provide Owner's Engineer and advisory services as needed.
• Mentor graduates and early-career engineers and build client relationships.

Skills

Transmission lines experience

NZ transmission sector knowledge

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Job description

Senior Associate Transmission Lines Engineer

Jacobs – Wellington, North Island

Hybrid

Your impact

Location: Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

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.

Our Energy and Power business are helping shape the future of energy infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. We're looking for an experienced Senior Associate Transmission Lines Engineer to join our Lines team and play a key role in delivering transmission and renewable energy projects across the region.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established transmission lines team while contributing to some of the industry's most important challenges, from maintaining and upgrading existing transmission networks through to supporting the energy transition with major renewable and transmission developments.

What you'll do

You'll work across a diverse portfolio of transmission and energy infrastructure projects, including:

• Transmission line design and upgrade projects
• Clearance remediation programs
• Structural assessments and tower strengthening
• Foundation design and foundation remediation
• Renewable energy and transmission network developments
• Owner's Engineer and advisory assignments

You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical engineers, earthing and bonding specialists, project managers and other power professionals to deliver practical, technically robust solutions. While this role is based in New Zealand, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to projects across Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region. For those interested, there may be opportunities for interstate or international travel and collaboration.

Beyond project delivery

We're looking for someone who enjoys being a trusted technical advisor and helping others succeed.

Depending on your interests and experience, you'll have opportunities to:

• Mentor and develop graduate and early-career engineers
• Provide technical leadership across transmission line projects
• Build strong client relationships and support project growth
• Contribute to the development of Jacobs' transmission capability across New Zealand, Australia and Asia.

Here's what you'll need

We're interested in hearing from engineers who bring:

• Significant experience delivering transmission line projects within consulting, utility or contractor environments, with strong technical knowledge of transmission line structures, foundations and associated infrastructure.
• A strong understanding of the New Zealand transmission sector, its stakeholders and project delivery environment.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery, review engineering work and provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers.
• Strong client, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and identify opportunities for project growth.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the development of Jacobs' transmission capability.

Why Jacobs?

While you'll work on key New Zealand transmission projects, you'll also be part of a broader Energy & Power business that operates across Australia and Asia Pacific. Our teams are connected by market rather than geography, creating opportunities to contribute to a wider range of projects than many local consultancies can offer.

Whether your interest lies in transmission networks, renewable energy zones, owner's engineer services or international project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside specialists from across the region while continuing to grow your technical and leadership capability.

If you're looking for a senior role where you can combine technical delivery, client engagement and mentoring while helping shape the future of transmission infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

About Jacobs

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:

Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or 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.