Principal Power Systems Engineer
Role Overview
Principal Power Systems Engineer in Jacobs' growing Studies Team within Transmission & Distribution.
Provides technical leadership across complex power system studies and advisory work for energy infrastructure and the energy transition.
Works across Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Asia Pacific network.
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Role overview
Principal Power Systems Engineer in Jacobs' growing Studies Team within Transmission & Distribution.
Provides technical leadership across complex power system studies and advisory work for energy infrastructure and the energy transition.
Works across Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Asia Pacific network.
Technical and project delivery
- Lead network planning, connection, compliance, and system performance studies for renewable generation, storage, hydrogen, data centres, electrification, and other technologies.
- Address system strength, voltage and transient stability, power quality, and network resilience challenges.
- Deliver feasibility studies, MLF analysis, due diligence, and project development advisory; manage projects from proposal through completion.
- Use industry software including PSS®E, PSCAD, and PowerFactory; collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Clients and capability
- Develop client relationships and contribute to proposals, technical strategy, pursuit activities, and business growth.
- Mentor emerging engineers, share knowledge, and support capability growth in Power System Advisory, EMT, and Earthing.
What you'll need
- Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and significant power system studies experience.
- Strong expertise in one or more of PSS®E, PSCAD, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
- Experience in network connections, compliance, system planning, or renewable integration; understanding of Australian or New Zealand frameworks.
- Project leadership, client management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Python or automation tools experience is highly regarded.
- Full-time working rights in Australia or New Zealand are required; sponsorship is not available.
Work arrangement
- Hybrid working policy allows employees to split the work week between Jacobs offices or projects and remote locations.
About Jacobs
Jacobs' Studies Team works across Power System Advisory, EMT Studies, Earthing Studies, Transmission & Distribution, and Markets Advisory.
The team supports energy projects including renewables, battery storage, transmission, hydrogen, and network augmentation.
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