Site Engineer - Assembly & Erection

UGL; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

Discount portal

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

UGL is seeking a Site Engineer (Tower Assembly & Erection) to join the team on site as part of the HumeLink transmission project. This FIFO role to Wagga Wagga offers exposure to one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure developments, with a focus on assembly, erection, and safety on complex tower structures.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering and demonstrate practical experience in assembly and erection, with strong drawing

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering is required or preferred.
• Proven experience in assembly, erection, or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, standards and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with SHEQ regulations and a safe work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and team coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, prepare for assembly activities, and ensure availability of necessary resources.
• Oversee the assembly and erection of structures or equipment, ensuring alignment with technical plans.
• Inspect installations to meet design standards and resolve defects or discrepancies.
• Enforce safety protocols, monitor site activities, and ensure adherence to HSE regulations.
• Maintain records, prepare progress reports, and document as-built modifications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Job description

UGL is an employer with a difference, jump on board and experience our incredible journey!

The Project

UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 140km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

We are looking for aSite Engineer (Tower Assembly & Erection) to join our team onsite.

Please note this role is a FIFO position to Wagga Wagga. Local applicants are highly considered.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning 140kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

What will a day in this role look like:

The Site Engineer - Assembly & Erection is responsible for overseeing and managing the construction and installation of structures, machinery, or equipment on the project site.

Your duties/responsibilities will typically include:

• Review project specifications, prepare for assembly activities, and ensure availability of necessary resources.
• Oversee the assembly and erection of structures or equipment, ensuring alignment with technical plans.
• Inspect installations to meet design standards and resolve defects or discrepancies.
• Enforce safety protocols, monitor site activities, and ensure adherence to HSE regulations.
• Maintain records, prepare progress reports, and document as-built modifications.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role.

About You

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in assembly, erection, or construction projects, preferably in relevant industries such as utilities or large infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, standards, and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with SHEQ regulations and a track record of maintaining a safe work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and team coordination skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through UGL and CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.