Principal Primary Engineer

Principal Primary Engineer

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.

The energy transition is driving some of the most significant investments New Zealand's electricity network has seen in decades. At Jacobs, we're delivering the transmission and substation projects enabling that future and we're looking for a Principal Primary Engineer to help lead the way. This opportunity exists for a senior technical person experienced in Primary Substation design looking to influence major substation projects, solve complex engineering challenges and help shape the future of our growing APAC Transmission & Distribution business.

Here's What You'll Do

• Lead and review Primary MV/HV substation designs (22kV-220kV).
• Provide technical leadership across concept, detailed design and design assurance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to utilities, developers and infrastructure clients.
• Support major pursuits, bids and strategic client engagements.
• Mentor engineers and champion technical excellence.
• Influence project outcomes, standards and best practice across the wider team.

Here's what you'll need

• CPEng registration, or the ability to obtain it
• Extensive experience delivering HV substation projects
• Expertise in Primary Substations Engineering
• A solid understanding of New Zealand utility standards and requirements
• Demonstrated technical judgement and client-facing experience
• A collaborative approach and passion for developing others

Why Jacobs?

• Major transmission and energy transition projects
• Access to local and global technical specialists
• Influence over technical direction and project delivery
• Flexible ways of working
• A team that values expertise, collaboration and continuous growth

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.

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.

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Locations

Auckland - All NZ Regions - New Zealand