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EOI Principal (Lead) High Voltage Design Engineer - Secondary Systems -
UGL'S Engineering team designs, constructs, commissions and maintains critical infrastructure across the road, rail, building, power, water and renewable sectors. Our group covers the design of all mechanical and electrical equipment necessary to ensure large projects are successful. This in house engineering capability and full project lifecycle approach places us well to continue to grow and enter new and emerging markets.
Our UGL Engineering team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts. If you are looking for a bright future and opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL – a great place to work
This is an Expression of Interest opportunity for a pipeline of work towards the end of 2025, across rail projects in Sydney.
About the Role
UGL is currently looking for an experienced Secondary Design Engineer to become a key member of the Engineering teams based in Sydney. You will be responsible for providing detailed designs, developing specifications and interface with other disciplines, construction, commissioning, management and clients on design issues.
The Lead Secondary Design Engineer will build and maintain strong relationships with the inhouse construction teams and our client to effectively deliver to client expectations. This opportunity will see you join our multi-disciplined in-house engineering team working to solve complex problems throughout the project lifecycle across all known aspects of secondary system design involvement. You will:
· Plan and conduct professional engineering work on relevant aspects of HV Secondary Systems Strategic Planning and Conceptual Design (Protection, Comms, Data Networks etc.)
· Provide detail design services on specialist engineering areas that include but not limited to: Protection Detailed Design (Protection Logic/Setting files, etc.), Primary Plant and Secondary Systems Equipment Specification and Procurement (Circuit Breaker, CT, VT etc.), Protection & Control Detail Schematics and Integration, Load flow, Fault level power quality and dynamic studies and analysis, Communication Systems (including Data Network using IEC 61850 protocol) design, General AC & DC System Specification and Design etc.
· Develop specifications and interface with management on design issues
· Through understanding of HV protection system
· Check design work for technical accuracy and adequacy
· Working knowledge on cable sizing software and HV modelling software
· Assist with site commissioning
· Meeting with customer to resolve technical issues
· Lead & manage a team of engineers & designers as mentor and/ or Team Leader
· Provide technical support to the Business Development, Tendering and Operations as required.
About You?
· University degree in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
· 12+ years minimum relevant experience in HV substation and HV distribution network
· Knowledge of the HV distribution design including relevant Australian and International standards and codes
· Fundamental understanding of HV secondary design
· Site experience/ experience in projects being constructed and commissioned
· Skilled at or able to learn software packages independently, such as CYMCAP, DIgSILENT Power Factory etc., would be an added advantage
· Chartered status including RPEQ, NER & CPEng is desirable.
What we offer
· Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
· Flexible working arrangements
· Ongoing training for career progression
· A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more
What makes you right for UGL
· Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
· Empower a united and collaborative culture
· Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
· Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
· Genuine concern for safety
UGL – Big projects. Big careers.
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations. Include end to end engineering and services provider (one of Australia's biggest inhouse design houses)
· We are helping shape the country through our major infrastructure projects in Australia's biggest cities and we're preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
· We're the people behind communications, rail, water, oil, gas, and renewables. We build tunnels under rivers and flyover roads. We're the people who take on the problems that have never been solved. The ones that stretch you outside of what's known, where your true genius is challenged and shines.
Why Unite with the Very Best
· A competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team
· Flexible and blended work environment; make use of leave, flexible working and our 16 weeks paid primary parental leave options.
· Help create your Individual Development Plan and create significant opportunities for your professional development
· A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes
· We'll give you access to a multitude of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
· You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
· As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant's suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. It's good to know that UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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Discipline : Design
Primary Location Primary Location : Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs
Work Type Work Type : Full-time
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