Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)

Jacobs
📍 Exeter, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Market Energy

At Jacobs, we're challenging 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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead civil/structural design packages from concep...
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    Job Details

    • Location Exeter, England
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Engineers
    • Posted Date June 04, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 14, 2026