Location
Auckland, All NZ Regions, New Zealand

Capabilities
Electrical

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#37732
Market
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

We're seeking an experienced Principal or Lead to Senior level Secondary Engineer to join our team in New Zealand. In this role, you'll support a wide range of clients, including utilities, developers/independent power producers, industrial facilities, and government entities, helping them navigate the complexities of modern power systems and drive the transition towards more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure. We're open to someone who is looking for progression in their career, ready to take on a new challenge and add value in a meaningful way!

Key Responsibilities:
Design and oversee secondary systems for distribution and transmission networks (22kV to 220kV), including d esign reviews.
Develop comprehensive secondary engineering deliverables, including control and relay panel layouts, schematics, ODJB, drawings, block diagrams, and bills of materials.
Lead multidisciplinary projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
Mentor and develop engineers, fostering growth in our Substation Engineering capabilities.
Engage with clients as a trusted technical advisor and contribute to business development across geographies.

Here's what you'll need

What we are looking for:
Proven experience in High Voltage Secondary Electrical Engineering.
Proficiency in relay software (e.g., Enervista, PCM600, Digsi) and CAD software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse geographies.
Commitment to staying current with industry developments and technical innovations.
Current CPEng and CMEngNZ registrations. #LI-SK2.

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 our Jacobs 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 .