Principal Engineer - Communications and Technology at UGL Limited

North Shore, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering, Technology Systems, Design Reviews, Verification, Validation, Interface Management, Tender Preparation, Commissioning, Testing, Asset Management, Rail Systems, Signalling, Intelligent Transport Systems, Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Within the Rail & Technology Systems sector, UGL is a leading provider of integrated systems for communications and rail infrastructure projects. We are uniquely positioned and resourced to support our clients in their goals of providing exceptional transport solutions. Our services include infrastructure building and asset management, rail systems, signalling and communications, tunnel, and intelligent transport systems. Job Purpose The Principal Engineer – Communications & Technology Systems is responsible for all aspects of Systems Engineering associated with projects and tenders that involve Communications & Technology within the Rail & Transport Systems Division of the Transportation group. On day-to-day activities the role is the independent Engineer that is outside of the Design team and audits the engineering quality standards and the innovation and design independently from the project team. As a key member of the Communications and Technology Engineering Group, the Principal Communications Engineer will be involved in process and standards associated with; planning, design reviews, construction, commissioning and testing of delivered services. In addition, the Principal Communications Engineer assists the Engineering team to develop and implement strategies for the continuous improvement in the delivery of customer services in accordance with provisioning, installation, commissioning, and maintenance guidelines. Key Responsibilities Ensure the design documentation satisfies the project requirements Review and Approve Designs either in a checking capacity or verification capacity subject to the projects needs and obtained competencies Implement a joint and common approach to design templates, interface management, design deliverables, reporting and delivery program management Ensure that all necessary reviews, verifications and validations are planned and conducted, and the outcomes of these are incorporated into the design including producing reports as needed Review and ensure that the design conforms to all safety, environmental, construction, commissioning, and operating requirements Review design effort/costs are within budget and liaise with management in relation to any design changes Participate in leadership roles for tender preparation Support the RTS operations team and the Engineering Manager in managing the staff skills and Graduate program for the RTS team. Qualifications and Requirements Degree in Engineering or equivalent – (Mandatory) Eligible to be a Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia – (Mandatory) Experience in large scale Communications/Technology engineering projects. Experience in multi-discipline Projects including infrastructure, railway, DoD, Utilities, Oil & Gas. Knowledge in Systems for Electrical/Mechanical/Communication Engineering. Why Apply? Work on high profile rail and technology projects Career development opportunities across a large, diverse business Supportive, professional and safety focused culture High performing teams in an inclusive and dynamic envrionment About Us UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies and government agencies. Diversity We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening. Ref: 266645

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer is responsible for all Systems Engineering aspects related to Communications & Technology projects and tenders, acting as an independent auditor of engineering quality standards and design innovation outside the direct Design team. Key duties include reviewing and approving designs, ensuring compliance with all project requirements, and managing design deliverables and reporting processes.