Structures Engineer

UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live.  Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies.

We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.  
Career progression & a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you.

UGL Regional Linx are looking for a passionate & enthusiastic Structures Engineer to join our team.

Who Is UGL Regional Linx?

UGLRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UGL. We are headquartered in Orange, NSW and operate several regional depots throughout the state. 
UGLRL is committed to creating and maintaining job opportunities for people in regional and rural communities. More than 80% of our UGLRL workforce is located along the CRN. Our workforce understands what it means to be regional and is committed to the needs of our customers, passengers and communities. 

The CRN – Country Regional Network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney to many of the State’s important regional centres.

UGLRL is proud to be entrusted with the operations and maintenance of this important piece of rail infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Ability to independently undertake appropriate engineering calculations and software modelling to assess the rated load of the structures and Over Size Over Mass (OSOM) applications on the CRN network.
Review engineering designs and check their compliance with relevant regulatory, legislative, and Australian standards.
Investigate and inspect irregularities of the CRN structures (including bridges; culverts; tunnels; and water tanks) to assess the risks and find the mitigation measures and areas of improvements, to ensure the asset performance is maintained to deliver the KPIs determined in the contract.
Prepare scope documents related to repair and enhancement of the CRN structures.
Effectively liaise and cooperate with the Structures Superintendent and the Routine Maintenance team to assist them in resolving the technical queries and delivering repair and refurbishment works.
Assist the Principal Bridge and Structures Engineer to respond the 3rd Party applications and queries from the civil and structural engineering perspectives.
Assist the Principal Bridges and Structures Engineer to prepare and/or review engineering waivers against the Engineering Manuals & standards.
Work with the Principal Bridge and Structures Engineer and other members of the Asset and Engineering team to make continuous improvements in the asset management systems, processes and quality of engineering outcomes.
Manage sub-consultants and/or sub-contractors to deliver the design and study projects related to the CRN structures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a civil, structural, or railway engineering (or relevant discipline); master’s degree (or above) in civil engineering is preferred. 
Strong IT skills: Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), and Engineering software (Auto Cad, Microstran, or similar) 
Holding White Card and RIW Card (or ability to satisfy all related requirements)
Driving licence Class C

Experience

Minimum 2 to 6 years’ experience in the design or construction of the complex infrastructures (such as bridges, wharves, commercial buildings) in a construction, maintenance, or engineering consultancy environment.
Experience in working with Australian and local standards related to the design, construction, and inspection of the infrastructures (mainly include AS 5100, AS 3600, AS 1720, AS 4100, AS 1170, RMS bridge inspection manual or similar; CRN standards are preferable).
Familiarity with the condition assessments of the complex infrastructures (such as bridges, wharves, culverts, commercial buildings)

About Us 

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.