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Your impact

Transportation affects every aspect of daily life, no matter where you are in the world! Jacobs is made up of a team of multi-disciplinary rail experts who work on complex projects around the globe. We’re driven by the extraordinary as well as the seemingly mundane, working with our partners to make the world more connected and more sustainable for everyone.

As our Brisbane Rail team continues to grow, we're looking for an Associate OHLE Engineer to help deliver innovative rail electrification solutions across Queensland, Australia and New Zealand. Joining a highly regarded and collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to work on major rail programs while helping shape the future of sustainable transport infrastructure.

With a solid and growing pipeline of rail projects across Brisbane and the broader region, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team delivering meaningful projects with long-term career growth and development opportunities.

The Opportunity

As an Associate OHLE Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership and specialist expertise in the design and delivery of Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE) systems. Working across multidisciplinary rail projects, you'll lead technical solutions, support project delivery, mentor team members and collaborate closely with clients to achieve successful outcomes.

You'll be supported by an experienced and well-established rail team with access to Jacobs' global network of rail specialists, enabling you to tackle complex challenges and contribute to industry-leading solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of OHLE design packages across a range of rail infrastructure projects.
- Provide technical leadership for 25 kV AC rail electrification systems.
- Prepare, review and approve engineering calculations, reports, drawings and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including Track, Civil, Safety and Structures disciplines.
- Provide technical guidance throughout design, construction and commissioning phases.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Support proposals, bids and business development activities.




- Mentor and develop engineers within the Rail team.
- Contribute to technical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Jacobs? At Jacobs, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most respected technical specialists while being empowered to grow your career in a way that works for you. We offer

- A large, supportive and well-established team ready to mentor and guide you throughout your career.
- A strong pipeline of current and upcoming rail projects across Brisbane, Queensland and Australia, providing long-term project exposure and career stability.
- Opportunities to work on some of the region's most significant rail infrastructure programs.
- Access to Jacobs' global technical network and world-class expertise.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- A culture that values inclusion, collaboration and diverse perspectives.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

If you're passionate about rail electrification and want to be part of a team delivering the next generation of rail infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you'll need

- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering
- RPEQ registration.
- Proven OHLE design experience, particularly within 25 kV AC rail electrification systems.
- Demonstrated experience delivering rail infrastructure projects.
- Sound knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations and design practices.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead technical delivery within multidisciplinary project environments.

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.



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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

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.

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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