Senior or Associate Earthing Engineer

About Jacobs

Jacobs is committed to tackling significant global challenges by creating sustainable solutions for thriving cities, resilient environments, vital missions, operational improvements, scientific innovation, and advanced manufacturing. We transform innovative ideas into real-world impact that benefits society.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior or Associate Earthing Engineer to join our energetic Studies team within our New Zealand or Australian offices. This position involves working with a respected and specialised team on varied projects spanning multiple sectors domestically and internationally. Candidates with a solid earthing background in the high voltage (HV) industry and a desire to deepen their expertise in earthing are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute earthing analyses and design, covering Earthing & Bonding, Lightning Performance, Earth Potential Rise (EPR), Low Frequency Induction (LFI), Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF), and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) assessments.
• Lead technical project delivery using industry-standard software like CDEGS and PSCAD.
• Serve as technical lead by reviewing and verifying work outputs, ensuring quality control and technical standards.
• Contribute to business development by collaborating with Client Account Managers to secure new projects.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering growth in earthing and electromagnetic study expertise.
• Perform on-site inspections and testing including soil resistivity, current injection, and EMF/EMI measurements.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Section Leaders to meet both technical and commercial objectives.
• Maintain strong client relationships across public and private sectors.
• Optional leadership duties may include workload management, guidance, staff development discussions, onboarding, and enhancing team engagement, accounting for about 10-15% of the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience conducting earthing studies in various infrastructure sectors such as substations, transmission lines, rail, water, mining, airports, and industrial facilities.
• Expertise with software tools like CDEGS and PSCAD.
• Exceptional technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong dedication to quality and risk management, ensuring dependable technical outputs.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers within collaborative teams.
• Ability to work cooperatively across global teams.
• Willingness to engage in fieldwork, including site inspections and testing procedures.
• Previous team leadership or people management experience is advantageous but not essential; leadership opportunities exist for those interested.

Additional Information

Eligibility: Applicants must have full-time working rights in Australia or New Zealand; no sponsorship is provided for this role.

Work Environment & Culture: Jacobs promotes flexible working arrangements, prioritising safety and well-being with various benefits supporting employees throughout their careers and life stages. Inclusion and diversity are core values, with initiatives supporting cultural safety and community engagement, particularly encouraging applications from Māori and Pasifika peoples. Hybrid working is supported, balancing office presence with remote work.

Cultural Support: Applicants from Māori and Pasifika backgrounds may request a cultural representative to participate in interview panels to ensure cultural safety.

Application Support: Jacobs offers assistance and reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive application experience.