Jacobs is recruiting an Electrical or Senior Engineer – Power Systems Consultant with 3–5 years of experience to join our T&D; team.

What You Will Do

- Apply power‑system fundamentals to practical challenges (operations, protection interactions, compliance)
- Support and progressively lead steady‑state and dynamic modelling and analysis
- Produce clear, high‑quality outputs including calculations, models, reports, and presentations
- Deliver and support engineering studies in earthing and EMT (safety‑critical outcomes)
- Collaborate with senior engineers and specialists to learn best‑practice methods and build technical ownership
- Use AI and emerging technologies where appropriate to improve efficiency and quality (e.g., automating repetitive tasks, accelerating analysis workflows, improving documentation quality, and extracting insights from data)

Client‑Facing Capability

This is a hybrid engineering and consulting role, so a client‑facing mindset is highly desirable. You do not need to master everything upfront; we will support you to grow.

We Value Engineers Who Can

- Communicate complex technical outcomes clearly and confidently
- Ask the right questions to understand client needs and constraints
- Participate in meetings, present findings, and contribute to trusted client relationships

And we Support Your Growth Through

- Mentoring from senior engineers and consultants
- Opportunities to progressively take on client engagement responsibilities
- Feedback and coaching on communication, presentation, and consulting delivery

Requirements

- Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline)




- Ideally holding or working towards Chartered status with Engineers Australia (or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, basic physics, and control‑system fundamentals
- Strong fundamentals in circuit theory and electromagnetism, applied to power‑system earthing, system operation and protection considerations, and safety
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow, including taking on new technical and client‑facing responsibilities
- Resilience and adaptability to work across varied tasks from advanced power‑system modelling to earthing and EMT studies
- Experience with one or more of the following software packages: CDEGS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS®E, ETAP

What Jacobs Offers

- Market‑competitive remuneration and perks
- A healthy, inclusive and multicultural environment that supports learning and development
- Mentoring and guidance from senior engineers and experienced consultants
- Exposure to a broad portfolio spanning engineering, advisory and regulatory work engaging with a wide range of clients and challenges
- Opportunities to contribute to high‑impact local and global projects, building your network across Jacobs’ technical community

Eligibility

Full‑time working rights required. Applicants must have full‑time working rights in Australia or New Zealand (no sponsorship for this role).

Cultural Support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs provides cultural safety at all stages of the recruitment process, including opportunities for cultural representative participation in interviews.

Equal Opportunity

Jacobs is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion for all employees.

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📌 Electrical or Senior Engineer – Power Systems Consultant (Adelaide)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Adelaide