EOI Principal

Role Description: Principal (Lead) High Voltage Design Engineer – Primary 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
The Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Primary Systems) will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Provide detailed design of HV Substations and HV Reticulation Networks (up to 33kV) following relevant standards like IEC 62271 and AS 60076
• Plan and conduct professional engineering works
• Develop HV single line diagram and protection single line diagram
• Through understanding of HV protection system
• Develop technical specifications, e.g. HV switchgear, distribution transformer, battery charger etc.
• Substation (indoor) layouts considering clearances as per Australian Standards, e.g. AS 2067
• HV cable design including cable detain and cable sizing (following IEC 60228 and IEC 60853)
• Insulation Coordination and lightning protection following. Including familiarity of relevant standards, e.g. IEC 60071 and AS 1768
• Fair knowledge on fault calculation, power quality and harmonics
• Meeting with customer to resolve technical issues
• Assist with site installation and commissioning
• Lead & manage a team of engineers & designers as mentor and/ or Team Leader
• Interface with other disciplines, like earthing and bonding, EMI, civil and structural
• Develop specifications and interface with management on design issues
• Working knowledge on cable sizing software and HV modelling software.

What are we looking for from 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 primary design
• Solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural aspects of HV substations
• 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.

Ref: 264331

Discipline
Design

Primary Location
Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

Work Type
Full-time