Principal Civil Engineer; Transmission & Distribution

Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Location:

Wokingham, England, United Kingdom.

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As the UK and Continental Europe team expands, we are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer – Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high‑voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132–400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector.

• Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients.
• Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant layouts.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings and specifications for foundations, bunds/oil containment, drainage/SuDS, and structural framing, ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and DNO standards.
• Conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs’ quality processes.
• Manage resources and deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate with global design centres, sub‑consultants and suppliers using BIM/CDE platforms (Civil 3D, Revit, Micro Station).
• Support client meetings, technical presentations and tender submissions.
• Maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability development within the civils team.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
• Experience in civil engineering and delivering complex multi‑disciplinary projects in the Energy Transition industry.
• Experience preparing design calculations, reports and detailed drawings. CAD (AutoCAD or Micro Station) preferred but not essential.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.