Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary Systems

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Discounted Medibank health insurance

Individual Development Plan

Wellness Program with AIA Vitality

OneRewards Discount Program

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Primary Systems based in North Sydney. Lead conceptual and detailed primary design for HV substations, transmission, BESS, solar and wind projects while coordinating interfaces and providing technical direction to engineers and drafting staff.

You will work with project, tendering, construction and business development teams to deliver practical, constructable solutions meeting client, safety, quality, programme and budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Eight+ years in primary design of HV plants/substations.
• Experience leading primary substation design packages across utilities/renewables.
• Experience with HV cables, earthing, lightning protection, insulation coordination, EMF/lighting design.
• Proficiency in primary design software such as CYMCAP and CDEGS; Chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary design packages and coordinate deliverables across tender and project phases.
• Develop and review substation configurations, plant layouts, busbar systems, clearances, and equipment specs.
• Oversee HV cable, earthing, insulation coordination, EMF and lighting design.
• Check engineering outputs for accuracy, safety, and constructability.
• Mentor engineers and drafting personnel; guide interfaces and coordination across disciplines.

Skills

HV design

Substation design

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer (preferred)

Tools

CYMCAP

CDEGS

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Primary Systems

Senior Electrical Engineer, Primary Systems UGL’s Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the power, water and renewable sectors, ranging from HV substations and transmission lines up to 500kV through to power stations and wastewater treatment plants. We design and construct substations, transmission lines, power generation and electrical distribution networks.

Our Utilities team works hard and celebrates success and effort. If you are looking for a bright future and the opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL, a great place to work.

Why this role

• Lead primary design packages for complex HV substations and energy infrastructure
• Contribute across the full design lifecycle, including concept development, detailed design, verification and construction support
• Apply your expertise across substations, transmission, BESS, solar and wind farm projects
• Guide and mentor engineers while coordinating multidisciplinary design interfaces
• Work with major utility clients and contribute to critical Australian energy infrastructure
• Join UGL in a permanent, full-time position based in North Sydney

About the role

UGL is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Primary Systems to join our Utilities engineering team in North Sydney. Reporting to the Team Lead Electrical Engineer, Primary Systems, you will provide conceptual and detailed primary design for HV substations, transmission, BESS, solar and wind farm projects.

As a senior member of the team, you will lead design packages, check and verify engineering outputs, coordinate interfaces and provide technical direction to other engineers and drafting personnel. You will also work closely with project, tendering, construction and business development teams to deliver practical, constructable solutions that meet client, safety, quality, programme and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead primary design packages and coordinate engineering deliverables across tender and project phases
• Develop and review substation configurations, plant layouts, busbar systems, electrical clearances, underground services and equipment specifications
• Undertake or oversee HV cable, earthing, lightning protection, insulation coordination, EMF, corona and lighting design
• Check and verify engineering work for technical accuracy, compliance, constructability and interface coordination
• Plan and monitor design activities against delivery schedules, budgets and project priorities
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, designers and drafting personnel
• Support customer and site visits, procurement, construction, commissioning, tendering and technical evaluations as required

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.

About you

• A four-year Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent tertiary engineering qualification
• At least eight years’ experience in the primary design of HV plants or substations
• Proven experience leading primary substation design packages across major utility, mining or renewable energy projects
• Relevant experience that may include projects for clients such as Transgrid or Powerlink, as well as large-scale BESS, solar or wind farm developments
• Strong technical capability in HV cable design, earthing, lightning protection, insulation coordination, EMF and lighting design
• Professional-level knowledge of primary design software such as CYMCAP and CDEGS, with Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across disciplines

About Us

UGL is a respected provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services across rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas and work styles.

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

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a pre-employment medical.