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SalaryUGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance service, we partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions making us the number one contractor in Australia.
As part of the energy transition, we need experienced engineers to undertake essential design & construction services for critical infrastructure. UGL has a great record in completing renewable sector associated projects including Solar Farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Transmission Lines, Substations and electrical distribution. Our proven delivery means we have an exceptional pipeline.
As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Principal Primary Electrical Engineer to join our team.
About the role
The Principal Primary Engineer will build and maintain strong relationships with the inhouse construction teams and our client to effectively deliver to client expectations. You will bring specialist engineering capabilities to conceptual and detailed design of high voltage installation including: powerplants, substations, solar and wind farms as well as;
- Develop specifications, interface with construction team and management on design issues
- Contribute to original or apply new professional engineering approaches and techniques to design or development of equipment
- Undertake design for plant layouts, earthing systems, HV cables, lightning protection
- Plan, coordinate and mentor other engineers
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
You want to be part of something bigger, whatever the challenge you see it as the chance to create value. Ideally you will have:
- Degree in electrical engineering
- At least 8 years’ design engineering experience
- Experience and fundamental understanding of insulation coordination, HV cable design, earthing design and lightning protection
- Proficient with Cymcap and CDEGS design software
- Proactively seek to continuously improve performance, deliverables and work efficiencies
- Positive approach to safety
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Excellent relationship building, problem solving, commercial and negotiation skills
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
- Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
UGL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies
