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Jacobs is seeking an Associate Cable Engineer to join our growing Energy & Power team in Australia. This is an opportunity for a motivated cable engineering professional to work on major power infrastructure projects while building technical capability and contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team.

As part of our Transmission & Distribution business, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage cable systems across Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region.

With a robust pipeline of projects, this opportunity offers exposure to complex multidisciplinary work and clear pathways for career growth within a global consultancy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the design and delivery of Extra High Voltage (EVH) cable projects (underground and/or submarine) across all project phases.
• Contribute to development of design criteria, technical outputs, and documentation.
• Assist with technical reviews, quality assurance, and compliance with standards (AS/NZS, IEC, IEEE).
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, environmental, SCADA) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Attend client meetings and support coordination with contractors, OEMs, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and reports, supporting project delivery and business growth.
• Build technical capability through involvement in diverse projects and mentorship from senior engineers.

You’re a recognised EHV cable expert with consulting experience and the ambition to operate at a technical level. You'll bring:

• Experience in EHV cable transmission networks.
• Understanding of relevant standards (AS/NZS, IEC, IEEE).
• Experience in the development of business cases and development reports.
• Effective communication and problem solving ability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi disciplinary and geographically dispersed team environment.
• Have attained or willingness to work toward professional accreditation (e.g. CPEng). #li-sk2

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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