At Jacobs, we challenge 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. We're looking for a Senior Primary Designer to join our Energy & Power team in New South Wales or Victoria, supporting the delivery of major Transmission and Distribution substation projects (up to 500kV) across APAC.
Responsibilities
* Act as a client‐facing design lead supporting workshops, design reviews and Early Contractor Engagement activities.
* Coordinate Global Integrated Delivery design inputs across offices.
* Create BIM Execution Plans, defining Revit model set‐up, standards, model coordination and lifecycle management.
* Provide and lead 2D drafting and digital (3D/BIM) modelling.
* Serve as Lead Drafter and/or Design Lead within a multi‐discipline project team.
* Mentor a globally distributed team of designers and modellers.
* Strengthen and support BIM‐led delivery and Jacobs digital delivery value proposition.
Qualifications
* Prior experience as a primary substation designer (primary plant/civil/structural) within power and utilities.
* Demonstrated delivery of substation and transmission projects.
* Experience coordinating or leading design teams, including distributed or offshore delivery models.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D & 3D, MicroStation, Autodesk Revit (SDS BIM Substation).
* Bill of Materials extraction from intelligent BIM models.
* Confidence in operating in client‐facing roles, contributing to technical discussions and workshops.
Career and Development Opportunities
* Major transmission programs.
* Exposure to East Coast & APAC‐wide projects.
* Pathways into design or discipline leadership.
* Role in shaping digital and global delivery.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements allow employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.
EEO & Inclusion
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews and invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel.
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