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

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.