Regional Engineer

UGL; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Household discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Holiday discounts

Retail discounts

Grocery discounts

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Regional Engineer for NSW to serve as the main engineering contact for the region, supporting asset performance, maintenance activities and improvement initiatives within a long-term Defence contract.

You will lead investigations, review technical solutions, and drive risk assessments while working with Operations, Maintenance teams and Defence stakeholders. This role offers hybrid work and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in project engineering, operations engineering or asset management environments.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Experience within Defence, oil & gas, fuels, petrochemical, water or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering investigations and root cause analysis.
• Scope of work and review technical solutions.
• Assess risk and identify opportunities to improve asset management.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project engineering

Operations engineering

Asset management

Multi-team collaboration

Defence industry experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a long-term Defence contract supporting critical fuel infrastructure used by the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force. As the Regional Engineer for NSW, you'll act as the key engineering contact for the region, working alongside Operations & Maintenance teams, Superintendents and Defence stakeholders to support asset performance, maintenance activities and improvement initiatives.

The Opportunity

Join a long-term Defence contract supporting critical fuel infrastructure used by the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force. As the Regional Engineer for NSW, you'll act as the key engineering contact for the region, working alongside Operations & Maintenance teams, Superintendents and Defence stakeholders to support asset performance, maintenance activities and improvement initiatives.

This is less of a traditional design engineering role and more focused on solving operational problems, building relationships and driving better outcomes. You'll lead engineering investigations, root cause analysis, scope of work, review technical solutions, assess risk and identify opportunities to improve the way critical assets are managed and maintained.

You'll also have the opportunity to develop business cases and present improvement initiatives directly to the client, making this an excellent role for engineers who enjoy influencing decisions and seeing their ideas implemented.

Ideally looking for someone with experience working to Australian Standards, API and ASME standards, particularly across piping and tank systems, with a strong focus on compliance and quality assurance.

The contract is continuing to evolve, creating ongoing opportunities for growth, development and future progression. UGL has a strong focus on upskilling its people, giving you the chance to broaden your experience and build a long-term career within the Defence business.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Sydney -based role supporting nationally significant Defence infrastructure.
• Hybrid working model with a genuine mix of site, office and WFH.
• Travel to regional locations across NSW on an as‑required basis to support engineering, operational, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Long-term Defence contract providing job security.
• Opportunity to influence asset and process improvement initiatives from concept through to implementation.
• Strong focus on employee development, succession planning and internal progression.
• Exposure to operations, maintenance, projects and asset management within a highly regulated environment.
• Well suited to candidates from Defence, oil & gas, fuel terminals, petrochemical industries.

Requires

• Degree qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in project engineering, operations engineering or asset management environments.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Experience within Defence, oil & gas, fuels, petrochemical, water or similar industries.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to pass a police check.

About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world‑class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What We Offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle.

We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.

At every stage of your career, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business. You will enjoy great staff benefits including;

• Paid parental leave – primary and non‑primary carers.
• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
• Health and well‑being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
• Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
• Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers

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.

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time