Transmission Lines Leader WA

Industry

Energy

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

Our Energy & Power business is growing, and we're delivering a diverse portfolio of transmission line projects across Australia and the wider APAC region. We're looking for a Transmission Lines Leader to play a key role in shaping and delivering this work in Western Australia and beyond.

In this role, you'll combine hands-on technical delivery with technical leadership, helping guide the design and execution of high-voltage transmission line projects from concept through to construction support. You'll work alongside a highly experienced team while helping to develop our capability, mentor emerging engineers, and contribute to the technical direction of our growing transmission lines business. 

As part of Jacobs' established Transmission Lines team, you'll collaborate with specialists across Australia, New Zealand and APAC on projects that are helping enable the energy transition and support the future of renewable energy infrastructure.

With a strong pipeline of work ahead, you'll have the opportunity to work on major transmission and utility projects, influence engineering outcomes, and help build the next generation of transmission line expertise within Jacobs. 

This role offers variety, including technical design leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, client engagement, mentoring opportunities, and the occasional site visit to some of the more remote and interesting parts of the region.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of transmission line projects across Australia and APAC
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers across the team
• Review and oversee engineering deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
• Collaborate with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes
• Support the development of technical standards, innovative solutions and best practice approaches
• Mentor and develop emerging engineers, sharing knowledge and building capability across the team
• Contribute to project pursuits and help grow Jacobs' transmission line presence in the market

Here's what you'll need

• Experience in transmission line engineering and design
• A degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with tools such as PLS-CADD, TOWER and/or POLE
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards including AS/NZS, IEEE and IEC
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
• A passion for technical excellence and helping others develop

Why Jacobs?
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced transmission line engineer who enjoys technical delivery but is also looking to broaden their influence through mentoring, technical leadership and helping shape a growing team.
Whether you're already operating in a Lead Engineer capacity or you're a Senior Engineer ready to take the next step, you'll be supported by an established local team and connected to a broader network of transmission line specialists across APAC.
 
At Jacobs, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that matter, contribute to the energy transition, and make a lasting impact on the future of transmission infrastructure across the region.

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.

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Cultural Support:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited 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'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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