Power Systems Lead

UGL; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Discounted health insurance

Individual Development Plan

Wellness Program

OneRewards Discount Program

Job summary

UGL, as part of the CIMIC Group, seeks a Power Systems Lead to drive HV substation and power system delivery for a major rail project in Australia. The role offers technical leadership across interfaces, risk management, and client engagement, with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with SHEQ standards while developing team capabilities and delivering value to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Ieaust membership desirable or IPENZ graduate status.
• Experience delivering HV substations, power systems and related infrastructure.
• Rail traction power experience welcomed but not essential.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage safety, quality and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and integration of HV power and substation works across the project lifecycle.
• Manage engineering interfaces between designers, construction teams, operations and clients.
• Provide technical leadership on power systems, substations and related infrastructure.
• Manage technical risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Organise, design and implement temporary works and infrastructure as required.
• Prepare work packages, documentation and quality requirements for tenders.
• Evaluate subcontractors for capacity and capability to perform the work.
• Inform Project Manager of SH&E, quality or other issues and take corrective action.
• Coach and train team to align with project objectives and quality standards.
• Lead subcontractors to foster inclusive, discrimination-free work environment.

Skills

HV power systems

Substation design

Project leadership

Rail industry experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We are moving Australia forward and we want you to move with us.

The Logan Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR) Project is seeking an experienced Power Systems Lead to drive the successful delivery of critical electrical infrastructure. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide technical and delivery leadership across high voltage power systems, substations and associated rail infrastructure. Candidates from rail, utilities, transmission, distribution, renewable energy and major infrastructure sectors are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and integration of HV power and substation works across the project lifecycle.
• Manage engineering interfaces between designers, construction teams, operations and client stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership on power systems, substations and associated infrastructure.
• Manage technical risks and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and project requirements.
• Organising, designing and implementing temporary works and infrastructure, as required
• Preparing work packages, documentation and quality requirements for tender by potential subcontractors
• Evaluating subcontractors to ensure capacity and capability to carry out the work
• Informing the Project Manager on any significant SH&E, quality or other difficulties which will impact Project delivery or community relations and taking appropriate action to rectify
• Guiding and instructing others in essential aspects of quality management
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and cost to complete and processing of subcontractor and supplier progress claims.
• Establishing regular reports on technical, systems and productivity performances to the Project Manager
• Ensure the effective management and handover of all site works, in accordance with documented procedures, programs, project plans, drawings and specifications.
• Provide coaching and create training opportunities to foster professional growth while ensuring the team remains aligned with project objectives
• Lead, demonstrate and educate subcontractors to embrace a work environment free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated with respect.
• Developing alignment between team capability and function's business objectives

About You

• Either a recognised degree in engineering discipline recognised OR other relevant tertiary qualification
• Member of Institution of Engineers Australia (IEAust)or graduate member of the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) desirable
• Relevant Rail Industry Worker competencies
• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Manager or Technical Lead delivering HV substations, power systems, utilities or major infrastructure projects. Experience in rail traction power will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Experience delivering projects involving HV assets, substations, distribution networks, renewable energy or industrial power systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders and drive project outcomes within complex project environments.
• Proven experience in managing engineering deliverables, coordinating with stakeholders and driving project outcomes
• Experience managing people and processes to ensure compliance with relevant Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with managing budgets. Competent in developing and implementing risk treatment plans and cost management plans.

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.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).