Senior Project Engineer Electrical FIFO

UGL - Projects - New Energy; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development

Safety culture

Job summary

UGL - Projects - New Energy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to lead technical delivery on HV substations, solar farms, and BOP across Australia. You will own engineering outputs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, schedule, and cost targets are met.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on project delivery, and willingness to travel across states and undertake FIFO as required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Essential).
• Experience with HV electrical systems, substations and power systems.
• Proven leadership or supervisory ability.
• Experience managing technical teams and subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of AS9001 Quality Systems.
• Willingness to travel across states and undertake FIFO as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering work with minimal supervision.
• Provide specialist engineering advice to internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and supervise multi‑discipline design activities.
• Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines and external stakeholders.
• Develop ITPs, work packs and review electrical test sheets.
• Support commissioning teams and troubleshoot technical queries.
• Ensure design‑for‑construction principles are met.
• Review project scope, costs, scheduling and report to PMs and Commercial teams.
• Assist with procurement, documentation control and monthly client reporting.
• Support on-site quality assurance and adherence to company systems and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality systems

Stakeholder management

FIFO travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into a senior role on some of Australia’s most significant energy and infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to join our high‑performing team and take ownership of technical delivery across a diverse national project portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys leading technical outcomes, and is comfortable working across multiple sites. You must be open to FIFO, as we have projects running across all Australian states.

About the Role

As the Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will be responsible for the conceptual and detailed engineering of HV substations, solar farms, battery energy storage systems, and electrical balance‑of‑plant (BOP). You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide technical direction and leadership through all project phases — from planning and procurement to commissioning and handover.

Technical & Project Delivery

• Lead and conduct complex engineering work with minimal supervision
• Provide specialist engineering advice to internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Coordinate and supervise multi‑discipline design activities
• Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines and external stakeholders
• Develop ITPs, work packs and review electrical test sheets
• Support commissioning teams and troubleshoot technical queries
• Ensure design‑for‑construction principles are met
• Review project scope, costs, scheduling and provide timely reporting to PMs and Commercial teams
• Assist with procurement, documentation control and monthly client reporting
• Support on-site quality assurance and adherence to company systems and procedures

Safety

• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset at all times
• Participate in pre‑start meetings, risk assessments, and incident reporting
• Use appropriate PPE and promote safe working practices
• Support WHS documentation and compliance as required

People & Compliance

• Provide mentorship and supervision to technical staff
• Comply with UGL policies including HSE, Code of Conduct, IT, HR, EEO, and Quality Systems
• Participate in training, development, and site inductions
• Present professionally and maintain a well‑organised working area

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering (Essential)
• Strong experience in HV electrical systems, substations, and power systems
• Proven leadership or supervisory ability
• Experience managing technical teams and subcontractors
• Solid understanding of AS9001 Quality Systems
• Willingness to travel across states and undertake FIFO as required

What’s On Offer

• Work on landmark, large‑scale renewable and energy infrastructure projects
• National project exposure – no two projects are the same
• Supportive leadership and genuine career development pathways
• Competitive remuneration package
• A safety‑focused, inclusive, and high‑performance culture

If you’re a results‑driven engineer who enjoys leading technical excellence and working on high‑impact projects across Australia, we want to hear from you.

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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.

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