This is a Senior Engineer - Overhead Wiring role with UGL based in Sydney, NSW, AU UGL Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Engineer - Overhead Wiring role at UGL UGL Transport is a vertically integrated transport and rail business owned in a 50/50 joint venture with UGL Pty Ltd and the Sojitz Corporation. We design, manufacture and maintain rolling stock and rail infrastructure, operate and maintain transport networks, and deliver train systems and critical communications. With a legacy of over 125 years, beginning in Newcastle, we have a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand—creating meaningful career opportunities for people from all backgrounds. Job Purpose This role will assist the projects in managing Engineering activities within the Traction Power discipline including Traction Substations, Sectioning Huts, and Overhead Wiring. Working closely with the Designers, Project Managers and Senior Project Engineers to meet the operational commitments in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, including Environmental sustainability, WHS activities, systems assurance, risk management, competency, requirement management, procurement, installation, Test and Commissioning, and site supervision. Key Responsibilities Experience in the delivery of Rail Electrical projects including experience with procedures including Possession/Occupation management, Isolation requests, hour by hour planning, construction adjacent to live services, and entry into service processes. Assist other engineers in developing scopes and estimating. Participate and contribute to the overall project program utilising Primavera P6. Ensure deliveries meet construction schedule requirements. Understanding and ability to implement a quality and process improvement system including preparation and implementation of design, ITC and ITP documentation, QA registers etc. Assist engineers in reviewing design documentation, providing constructive critic and implementing final designs. Lead the engineering and technical delivery of OHW and Traction Power projects from concept through to commissioning Prepare engineering work packs, installation methodologies, inspection and test plans (ITPs), commissioning documentation and technical reports. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Project Engineers, Site Engineers and Supervisors. Support possession planning, isolation management, access coordination and construction delivery within operational railway environments. Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, procurement plans, delivery schedules and resource requirements. Experience managing construction activities during possessions, occupations and isolation windows. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent – (Mandatory). A minimum of 10 years’ construction experience working on rail power construction projects or similar. Demonstrated experience delivering OHW and traction power projects in live rail environments. Our Commitment to Diversity At UGL Transport, diversity isn’t a statement — it’s part of how we work. We value different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, and we know our teams are stronger because of them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and warmly encourage applications from women, people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature aged professionals and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please note: relevant pre-employment checks will be conducted, including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical Ref:268279 Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the UGL team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚙️ Assisting in engineering activities Leading project delivery Developing project scopes Key Strengths Rail electrical project delivery ♂️ Engineering leadership Quality and process improvement Primavera P6 ️ Construction management Environmental sustainability A Final Note: This is a role with UGL not with Hatch.
