Senior Design Engineer - Electrical at UGL Limited

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Battery Energy Storage Systems, HV Systems, Substation Design, Protection Systems, Grid Connection, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Project Management, Mentoring, Technical Compliance, Design Risk Assessments, Constructability Reviews, Knowledge Sharing

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

ABOUT UGL NEW ENERGY UGL’s New Energy national business unit is experiencing rapid growth, and we need motivated and capable people to join our team. UGL’s in-house engineering and design capability, together with our strong project delivery and operations and maintenance expertise puts us in a strong position in the market. Our target project opportunities include Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Wind Projects, as well as Hydrogen and Ammonia projects. The UGL New Energy team is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer – Electrical to join our energy team. UGL promotes diversity and alternative ways of working, including part-time. ABOUT THE POSITION ON OFFER As part of your role, you will be responsible for the full electrical engineering scope of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, from tender stage through to detailed design and delivery. This includes developing specifications, coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs and collaborating with bid managers, clients and project teams to deliver safe, compliant and cost-effective solutions. Your duties and responsibilities will include: Leading electrical engineering input into tender proposals including design concepts and technical clarifications. Developing conceptual preliminary and detailed electrical designs for BESS projects. Preparing design specifications, single line diagrams and equipment sizing for HV systems. Coordinating with package leads to ensure technical compliance and integration. Managing technical interfaces between disciplines, including civil, structural and controls. Supporting grid connection studies and ensuring compliance with market and regulatory requirements. Assisting in project forecasting, constructability reviews and design risk assessments. Providing technical support to site teams during installation, testing and commissioning. Mentoring junior engineers and fostering knowledge sharing across the team. Your skills and experience: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy or related field. Demonstrated experience in design and delivery of utility-scale BESS projects or large scale electrical infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of HV (above 33kV)/substation design, protection systems, grid connection requirements and balance of plant works. Known for strong analytical thinking, effective problem-solving, and clear communication. Comfortable working collaboratively in diverse teams, managing multiple projects, and maintaining a strategic focus. Open to travel for site-based work as needed. 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 a pre-employment medical assessment, including a drug and alcohol screen. ABOUT UGL UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are active across 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. UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community. WHAT WE OFFER When you join UGL, you will join an 8,000-plus-strong organization owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors, where you will gain exposure to a diverse range of opportunities, which include: • The opportunity to work with a team that focuses on personal development & further training • Exposure to a diverse range of projects • Competitive group remuneration and benefits, including a health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance • Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies Our team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts through our monthly reward and recognition scheme. If you are looking for a bright future and an opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL – a great place to work! #UGLNewEnergy #UGLResourcesProjects #Unitewiththeverybest

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the full electrical engineering scope of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, from tender stage through to detailed design and delivery. This includes developing specifications, coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs, and collaborating with bid managers, clients, and project teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.