Lead Primary Engineer Adelaide

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 The energy transition is creating once in a generation opportunities and Jacobs are right at the centre of it. As our Transmission & Distribution (T&D;) team continues to grow, we’re looking for a mid career Primary Engineer who is ready to help shape the next wave of high‑voltage (HV) infrastructure across Australia and the APAC region. If you have built strong technical foundations in primary substation design and are looking for bigger opportunities, more ownership, and a clear pathway to Principal or Technical roles, this could be your next step. Why Join Jacobs?
- Be part of a regional team delivering major T&D; and energy transition projects with a core focus on SA and VIC projects.
- Work alongside APAC HV market specialists.
- Flexible work options (3 days a week from home) and an inclusive, people centred culture.
- A focus on innovation, collaboration and technical excellence. Key Focus Areas
- Lead primary design and design review for substations (22kV–500kV) for utilities, renewable energy projects and data centres.
- Produce and review key deliverables including layouts, SLDs, sections and equipment specs.
- Form trusted relationships with clients and act as a technical advisor.
- Drive project delivery, ensuring scope, schedule and quality targets are met.
- Mentor and develop engineers across our Substations team.
- Collaborate closely with Civil, Structural and Secondary teams on integrated solutions.
- Engage with Jacobs’ Global Community of Practice for APAC wide knowledge sharing. Qualifications
- Experience in HV Primary Electrical Engineering and a good understanding of HV design standards (particularly Australian Standards).
- Familiarity with utility design standards and guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction and support multi‑discipline design coordination.
- Confidence in client engagement and relationship building.
- Curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to support the growth of the business.
- Exposure to AIS and GIS substations would be advantageous. Other benefits and inclusivity With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we profit from modern ways of working to support you, offering adaptable working arrangements and a range of well‑being benefits, global giving, volunteering programmes, and new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you can discover how to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals at a single global company. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices, projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work. Our meticulously curated employee benefits support all employees throughout every stage of life, from paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for accessing fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance, as well as 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 by being recognized by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality and 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 interviews and invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 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 can discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals at a single global company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsjge