Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

UGL – Projects-Major Projects; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL – Projects-Major Projects seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to lead electrical packages on hyperscale data centre developments. You will own design through commissioning, coordinating HV/LV distribution, UPS systems and switchgear while managing subcontractors and key client interfaces.

You will report to the MEP Construction Manager and drive safety, quality and programme outcomes across complex multi-disciplinary interfaces, ensuring successful handover and ongoing client

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading electrical delivery on data centre, healthcare, defence, or complex commercial building projects.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical services packages from design through handover.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors to meet safety, quality, cost and programme objectives.
• Drive technical coordination of HV/LV systems, generators, UPS and switchboards.
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical, electrical, controls, ICT, BMS, fire and commissioning disciplines.
• Review designs for constructability and mitigate project risks.
• Monitor performance and contribute to schedule, cost, quality and reporting outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical leadership

HV/LV distribution

Subcontractor coordination

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Build the infrastructure powering AI, cloud and Australia's digital future

The demand for AI, cloud computing and digital infrastructure is accelerating, and Australia has become one of the world's fastest-growing data centre markets. At UGL, in partnership with CPB Contractors, we're delivering some of the nation's most significant hyperscale and mission‑critical projects and we're looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to join our growing Data Centres team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of complex, high-profile data centre developments while building a long-term career within one of the industry's strongest integrated delivery platforms.

Why Join UGL?

What sets us apart is our integrated UGL + CPB Contractors delivery model. By combining UGL's expertise in engineering, commissioning and infrastructure services with CPB Contractors' market‑leading construction capability, we deliver seamless end‑to‑end solutions across the entire project lifecycle. Together, we are backed by the global strength of ACS Group, one of the world's leading infrastructure and data centre construction organisations.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll gain exposure to design, procurement, construction, commissioning and client interfaces, providing broader project experience and greater influence over project outcomes than traditional delivery models.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the MEP Construction Manager, you will take ownership of critical electrical packages across major hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery from design through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical services packages from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors to achieve safety, quality, commercial and programme objectives.
• Drive technical coordination of HV/LV systems, generators, UPS, switchboards and critical power infrastructure.
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical, electrical, controls, ICT, BMS, fire and commissioning disciplines.
• Review designs, identify constructability opportunities and mitigate project risks
• Monitor project performance and contribute to schedule, cost, quality and reporting outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

You'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer supporting data centres, healthcare, defence, or other complex commerical building projects
• Strong understanding of critical electrical systems including HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators and switchgear.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing multiple stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong communication, planning, commercial awareness and problem‑solving skills.

This is more than a project role.

Australia's continued investment in AI infrastructure, cloud services and digital connectivity is driving an unprecedented pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments. As part of our growing Data Centres business, you'll gain exposure to a long‑term portfolio of projects and career opportunities across UGL, CPB Contractors and the broader ACS Group.

You’ll benefit from:

• A strong pipeline of future work and long‑term job security.
• Career progression into Package Lead, Services Manager and Project Management roles.
• Access to global expertise and international project networks.
• Leadership development and internal mobility opportunities.
• The opportunity to help deliver the infrastructure powering Australia's digital and AI‑driven future

As part of the recruitment process, checks may be conducted including right to work verification, reference checks, medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal history checks where relevant to the role

UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider, with a rich history dating back to 1899 and now a market leader in many of the sectors in which it operates.

Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, UGL helps to play a role in people’s lives every day.

UGL keeps Australia moving through its transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and supports the energy sector through its renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.

We are a trusted sustainability solutions partner for our clients, and we are passionate about keeping our people safe.

UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider, with a rich history dating back to 1899 and now a market leader in many of the sectors in which it operates.

Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, UGL helps to play a role in people’s lives every day.

UGL keeps Australia moving through its transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and supports the energy sector through its renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.

We are a trusted sustainability solutions partner for our clients, and we are passionate about keeping our people safe.

UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider, with a rich history dating back to 1899 and now a market leader in many of the sectors in which it operates.

Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, UGL helps to play a role in people’s lives every day.

UGL keeps Australia moving through its transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and supports the energy sector through its renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.

We are a trusted sustainability solutions partner for our clients, and we are passionate about keeping our people safe.