Senior Project Engineer Electrical

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Medibank health insurance discount

Individual Development Plan

Wellness Program with AIA Vitality

OneRewards Discount Program

Job summary

UGL is seeking an Electrical Design and Engineering professional to lead the design, procurement, construction and commissioning documentation for major road infrastructure projects in Australia. The role reports to the Discipline Lead Electrical and includes mentoring engineers within the electrical disciplines.

Key responsibilities include managing timely design delivery, maintaining Design Management Plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and project requirements across multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Min. 6 years Electrical project engineering experience with strong experience within construction of large Road Infrastructure ideal.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Relevant Rail Industry Worker competencies.
• Development of SHEQ process and procedures and management of others in conducting SHEQ process and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the overall project and communicate to Project Team members.
• Maintain Design Management Plans and provide status updates to Project Program.
• Review and oversee design outputs for compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure reviews, verifications and validations are planned and incorporated into design.
• Ensure design conforms to safety, environmental, construction, commissioning and operating requirements.
• Assist procurement, construction and commissioning teams.

Skills

Electrical project engineering

Design management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Rail Industry Worker competencies

Job description

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australia's most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

The M6 Stage 1 is a vital transport initiative designed to transform the southern road network of Sydney. As this landmark development advances through key construction delivery phases, our delivery team is expanding. We are looking for motivated professionals who want to elevate their careers, gain exceptional major project exposure, and play a hands‑on role in the successful delivery of this city‑shaping infrastructure.

About The Role

This role will perform the Electrical Design and Engineering function for projects and is accountable to the Discipline Lead Electrical (initially for the M6 project).

It is responsible for managing the timely delivery of the design, procurement, construction and commissioning documentation as related to projects for the electrical functions.

The position is also required to provide mentorship and support to engineers within the electrical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the overall project and effectively communicate such understanding to the applicable Project Team members under his/her supervision;
• Contribute to and maintain the Design Management Plans and provide status updates to the associated Project Program for the duration of the project;
• Review and oversee design outputs to ensure compliance with the project requirements;
• Ensure that all necessary reviews, verifications and validations are planned and conducted, and the outcomes of these are incorporated into the design;
• Ensure that the design conforms to all safety, environmental, construction, commissioning, and operating requirements;
• Endeavour to ensure that the design is executed such that the cost of the related constructed items, are within the project budget and minimise design rework;
• Provide all necessary support to the procurement, construction and commissioning teams;
• Liaise with all relevant Authorities on design and construction permits and approvals;
• Monitor and control timeliness of outputs for all design and liaise with the management to ensure project requirements are satisfied;
• Participate in design review meetings and close out design issues with reviewers in a timely manner;
• Participate in leadership roles for tender preparation including Engineering administrative functions;

About You

• Min. 6 years Electrical project engineering experience with strong experience within construction of large Road Infrastructure ideal
• A bachelor’s degree in a Electrical engineering discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Relevant Rail Industry Worker competencies
• Development of SHEQ process and procedures and management of others in conducting SHEQ process and procedures

About UGL

As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

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

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.

Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).

Job Ref 269930

Primary Location

Australia-NSW-Southern Suburbs & Sutherland Shire