Principal/Senior Associate Secondary Engineer

About the Role and Company

At Jacobs, we strive to innovate today for a better tomorrow by addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, including urban development, environmental resilience, mission-critical projects, scientific advancement, and advanced manufacturing. We transform visionary concepts into tangible solutions that positively impact the globe.

Your Impact

We are looking for an experienced Principal or Lead to Senior-level Secondary Engineer to join our New Zealand team. In this position, you will assist a diverse client base, including utilities, independent power producers, industrial facilities, and government agencies. You will guide these clients through the complexities involved in modern power systems and support the move toward more robust and sustainable energy infrastructures. This role offers a meaningful opportunity for career growth and to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and supervise secondary electrical systems for distribution and transmission networks ranging from 22kV to 220kV, including conducting design evaluations.
• Create detailed secondary engineering documents such as relay and control panel layouts, schematics, operational diagrams, block diagrams, drawings, and material lists.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects while ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Mentor junior engineers and enhance our Substation Engineering capabilities.
• Serve as a trusted technical consultant to clients and actively participate in expanding business opportunities across different regions.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in High Voltage Secondary Electrical Engineering.
• Proficient with relay software tools like Enervista, PCM600, Digsi, and CAD software including MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various locations.
• Dedication to continuous learning and keeping up with industry trends and technical advancements.
• Current CPEng and CMEngNZ certifications.

Additional Information

Jacobs prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility, offering support and flexibility to help you thrive. Our benefits encompass wellness programs, global giving initiatives, volunteering opportunities, and inventive solutions to support clients making global improvements. We cultivate an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering learning and innovation through employee networks and community initiatives.

We provide extensive employee benefits, including paid parental leave, financial allowances for fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy support, and programs related to menopause and low testosterone treatments. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is evident through recognition as an employer of choice for gender equality and top rankings in workplace equality indexes.

Cultural Inclusion

We strongly encourage applications from Māori and Pasifika peoples. To ensure cultural safety, candidates may invite a Whanau, family, or cultural representative to participate in interview panels. We support a hybrid working model allowing employees to balance office/project presence with remote work.

If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our team for assistance.