Power 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. Your impact Jacobs APAC Energy and Power business is at the forefront of the global energy transition, embracing unprecedented opportunities to drive sustainable change. Our team is currently looking for a Power Engineer to join our High Voltage Substation team in Auckland. At Jacobs, we value innovation, collaboration, and excellence in engineering. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects, shape the future of power systems, and grow your career with a global leader in the industry. As a Power Engineer in our High Voltage Substation team, you will provide consulting and engineering services within the Transmission & Distribution sector across the APAC region, with a core focus on New Zealand. You’ll have the opportunity to assist with Substation engineering and design across a variety of power projects, including: Primary and secondary design for transmission and distribution systems (from 22kV to 500kV). Collaboration with other technical disciplines (civil, structural, geotechnical and others). Contribute towards work‑hour estimates and proposals under guidance. Project Management of small projects. Assist with developing and maintaining key client relationships. Receive mentorship and development to grow within your area of speciality. Here’s what you’ll need Collaborate as a Power Engineer under the direction of the Lead Engineer within multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Support the development of Primary plant layout and equipment location (clearances, maintainability, operability). Ability to interpret and produce electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for electrical systems up to 220kV. Complete rating of plant and equipment and conductors. Complete protection, metering and control schemes, protection panel layout and control room arrangement. Familiar with CAD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD along with efficient Excel skills. Display effective communication skills when liaising with colleagues and clients. 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. 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. 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 well‑being of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of well‑being 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr