Principal 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

The Jacobs team in Darwin is growing, and we're looking for a
Principal Engineer
within our
Civil and Aviation
section to join us.

Whether you're already a Darwin local or considering relocation, this is an opportunity to take on a leadership role within our Civil and Aviation section, reporting directly to the Section Leader. While the reporting structure is through Civil and Aviation, this role involves overseeing multiple disciplines, business units and a varied client base within the Darwin team.

You'll be responsible for providing and leading design consultancy and engineering services across the Northern Territory and Queensland regions, offering technical input and direction while working closely with Design Managers, Project Leads, and Project Managers to deliver outstanding outcomes.

In this role, you'll collaborate with commercial, project management, engineering, and design leaders to plan, develop, and operate a diverse portfolio of projects, while supporting the growth and development of the team. You'll play a key part in building design capability, strengthening client relationships, and integrating with our Global Integrated Delivery centres to enhance delivery capability and meet targets.

Your responsibilities will span managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with Jacobs' standards and client quality requirements, articulating and delivering Digital Engineering and BIM solutions, and fostering a project culture aligned with our values. You'll oversee design deliverables, manage budgets, support tenders and proposals, and lead effective project teams, coaching and mentoring talent to build capability across the organisation. Safety in design, client responsiveness, and consistent leadership will be at the heart of your work, as you role model Jacobs' Culture of Caring and help us anticipate and exceed client expectations.

If you're ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for engineering to a team that values inclusivity, innovation, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's in Engineering
• Experience in Business Development and client management
• Excellent people leadership skills
• Advanced knowledge of Jacobs systems and processes

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
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.

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.