Project Engineer - Electrical

UGL; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Company-funded salary continuance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Project Engineer – Electrical for on-site FIFO rosters in regional NSW as part of the HumeLink Western scope. This role focuses on designing, managing and overseeing electrical projects, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of substations and transmission networks while coordinating timelines, budgets and stakeholders. A White Card and medical assessment are required prior to commencement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Proven background in Brownfield Substation projects.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and risk management in utilities projects.
• Effective project management and communication abilities to coordinate timelines, budgets, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, conducting inspections and maintaining documentation to meet client quality standards.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align project delivery with client expectations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Brownfield Substations

Safety & Risk Mgmt

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning ~140kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

The Opportunity

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

Please note this role is based on site on a FIFO roster.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven background in Electrical Engineering for Brownfield Substation projects.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and risk management in Utilities projects.
• Effective project management and communication abilities to coordinate timelines, budgets, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card or equivalent) and undergo a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) prior to commencement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through UGL and CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.