Technical Lead

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 is seeking a motivated Technical Leader to join our dynamic APAC Transmission and Distribution team in New South Wales. As Technical Leader for Transmission Lines, you'll spearhead planning, design, and construction of cutting-edge overhead transmission line projects across Australia.

You'll have quality control and process improvement oversight, the opportunity to be involved in thought leadership initiatives, including industry engagement, contributing to our technical community of practice in the APAC region. With a focus on client management and development, this role offers a unique blend of technical and commercial elements to advance your career. This opportunity would suit an experienced Transmission Line expert, with prior engineering consultancy experience, who is looking to develop their career in a global company.

Here's what you'll need

• Lead complex transmission line projects from conception to completion, establishing design criteria and methodologies for project teams.
• Provide technical guidance, manage technical risks in proposals and projects and mentorship to local and global engineering teams.
• Drive business growth through proposal development and client engagement, finding innovative solutions, championing value and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (AS/NZS, ASCE, IEEE, IEC) and client specifications.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Extensive experience in transmission line engineering and project delivery.
• Proven track record in managing large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Open communication style with project leadership skills and the ability to work across geographies.
• Technically innovative with a focus on continuous improvement.

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.

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