Associate Engineer EMT & High Voltage Transients

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Your impact

Jacobs is building one of the leading Earthing & Electromagnetic (EMT) capabilities in the region and we are looking for a dynamic Associate Engineer to join our Earthing and EMT team, who wants to be at the forefront of high-voltage transient analysis. This exciting career growth opportunity offers the chance to join a team that works across multiple technical domains whilst gaining exposure to globally significant projects and emerging energy infrastructure, collaborating with a highly regarded specialised team supported by our highly regarded Section Lead and Technical Director.

We welcome candidates looking to further specialise in EMT, with a solid earthing background and exposure to High Voltage earthing studies.

Key Areas of Focus

• Deliver comprehensive earthing and EMT studies, including earthing and bonding, lightning performance, insulation coordination, EPR, LFI, EMF/EMI, and EMT analysis.
• Lead and contribute to high quality detailed designs and technical deliverables, utilizing industry-standard tools such as CDEGS and PSCAD.
• Support business development initiatives, collaborating with Client Account Managers to build and maintain positive client relationships across public and private sectors.
• Conduct site inspections and testing, including soil resistivity, current injection, and EMF/EMI measurements.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering growth in Jacobs' earthing and electromagnetic study services.
• Personal career development and technical growth.

Here's what you'll need

Here's What You'll Need

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Proven experience delivering earthing and EMT studies across various sectors, including substations, transmission, and infrastructure power (e.g., rail, water, mining, airports, or industrial markets) highly regarded
• Proficiency in industry standard software tools such as CDEGS and PSCAD.
• Excellent technical report writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

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.

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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.

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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.

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