Electrical Subject Matter Expert

UGL; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Medibank health insurance

Individual development plan

Wellness program with AIA Vitality

OneRewards discounts

Job summary

UGL, delivering the Rail Integration Systems package for Cross River Rail, seeks an Electrical SME to provideTechnical leadership and assurance for electrical systems within tunnels, ensuring safety, proper control and operational readiness in a live rail environment.

You will review designs and procedures, support isolation and permit-to-work frameworks, advise on HV/LV infrastructure and handover readiness, and promote electrical safety across tunnel activities to enable a compliant project

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems.
• Experience with complex electrical infrastructure in rail tunnels or underground infrastructure.
• Understanding of HV/LV electrical systems and electrical safety principles.
• Experience with isolation, switching, LOTO and permit-to-work processes.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams and technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical advice relating to electrical infrastructure in tunnels.
• Support development and implementation of electrical isolation and permit-to-work frameworks.
• Advise on energised electrical infrastructure within active tunnels.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, specs and procedures.
• Provide guidance on HV/LV systems, switchboards and UPS infrastructure.
• Support resolution of defects and system interfaces.
• Participate in handover inspections and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Rail tunnel experience

HV/LV electrical systems

LOTO and permit-to-work

Technical advisory in multi-discipline

Reading schematics / single line diagr

Education

Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems

Job description

UGL is delivering the Rail Integration Systems (RIS) Package for Cross River Rail, integrating new infrastructure and systems into a live operational railway. With complex interfaces, staged commissioning activities, and critical possession windows, this role will play a key part in coordinating successful project delivery

The Electrical SME will provide technical leadership and assurance for electrical systems within the Cross River Rail tunnels, ensuring that electrical infrastructure is safe, appropriately controlled and operationally ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical advice relating to electrical infrastructure throughout the Cross River Rail tunnels and associated facilities.
• Support development and implementation of the electrical isolation and permit-to-work framework.
• Provide advice regarding management of energised electrical infrastructure within an active tunnel environment.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications, operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance regarding HV and LV electrical systems, distribution boards, switchboards, transformers, UPS systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support assessment and resolution of electrical defects, technical issues and system interfaces.
• Where the role supports Unity Alliance's transition to Principal Contractor responsibility, the Electrical SME will:
• Review the existing electrical management arrangements applicable to the tunnel.
• Identify gaps between existing arrangements and those required following the change in Principal Contractor responsibility.
• Participate in electrical system and asset handover inspections.
• Promote strong electrical safety practices across tunnel activities.
• Provide advice on electrical hazards and appropriate risk controls.
• Support compliance with applicable Queensland electrical safety and WHS requirements.

About You

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems
• Significant experience working with complex electrical infrastructure within rail tunnels, underground infrastructure, metro, heavy rail.
• Demonstrated experience with HV and/or LV electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical isolation, switching, LOTO and permit-to-work systems.
• Experience working in construction, commissioning, infrastructure or operational environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical safety and risk-management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret Single Line Diagrams, electrical schematics, drawings and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice in a multidisciplinary environment.

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

Job Ref 269942

Discipline

Supervisor

Primary Location

Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time