Project Engineer - Electrical

UGL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

CIMIC Group

Career pathways

Health and wellbeing program

Flexible work arrangements

Diversity & innovation culture

Job summary

UGL in Melbourne is seeking a Project Engineer – Electrical to design, manage and oversee electrical projects, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance. You will lead electrical design, planning and field delivery across Brownfields and Greenfields substations and transmission projects.

The role requires strong communication skills, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to ensure successful project outcomes within a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification required.
• Experience on Brownfields and Greenfields projects from design to commissioning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical designs and project plans ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including substations and transmission networks.
• Ensure all electrical works adhere to safety protocols and relevant regulations.
• Monitor project progress, conduct inspections and maintain documentation to meet the client’s quality standards.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align project delivery with client expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Electrical design

Education

Electrical Engineering Qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change?

The Opportunity

The Project Engineer – Electrical, is responsible for designing, managing, and overseeing electrical projects and ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

Key Accountabilities

UGL utilities are seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Electrical, to join the team in VIC on one of our substation projects. The Project Engineer – Electrical, is responsible for designing, managing, and overseeing electrical projects and ensuring safety, quality and compliance.

• Developing electrical designs and project plans ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Overseeing installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including substations and transmission networks.
• Ensuring all electrical works adhere to safety protocols and relevant regulations
• Monitoring project progress, conduct inspections and maintain documentation to meet the client’s quality standards.
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to align project delivery with client expectations.

What would we expect you to bring to the team

• Electrical Engineering Qualification
• Significant engineering experience throughout, design, construction and commissioning on Brownfields and Greenfields projects.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
• Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

What we offer

• Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
• The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
• Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
• Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
• Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you
• A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety
• Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills