Job Description - Senior Primary Design Engineer (261434) Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Primary Systems) UGL'S Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors, including wastewater treatment plants and power stations. We design and construct assets such as power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, and water pipelines.
UGL is currently looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Primary Systems) to become a key member of the Power Utilities team based in Sydney. You will be responsible for providing detailed designs, developing specifications, and interfacing with management on design issues.
About the Role Reporting to the Head of Engineering (Primary Systems), the Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Primary Systems) will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Providing conceptual and detailed design of HV Substations, Transmission Lines, BESS, solar, and wind farms. Developing specifications and interfacing with management on design issues. Planning and conducting professional engineering works. Attending site, supplier, or customer premises to ascertain or confirm project requirements. Key areas of substation design: Substation Configuration and Busbar Config (Single, double, 1.5CB scheme, etc.) Plant layouts, sections, and details. Busbars and Connections (Fittings, Busbar Selection (Rigid, Strung), S/C Forces, Gantry forces, Sags/Tension/Deflection, Arrangement). Clearances and Layouts (Safety, Fire, Transportation, and Maintenance). Underground Services (Trenches/Conduits/Cable routes capacity). Earthing design (Fundamentals, Soil/Grid Testing, Current Splits). Preparation of HV equipment/Buildings specification and technical particulars. Fair knowledge of BESS, Solar, and Wind farms and their requirements. EMF and Corona study. Insulation Coordination (SA Selection / Insulation Selection). Fair knowledge of system planning, fault calculation, Power quality, and Harmonics. About You 4-year degree qualification to Bachelor status in electrical engineering. At least 6 years of design experience in primary design of HV plants. Fundamental understanding of primary design. Detailed understanding of HV cable design, Earthing design, and lightning protection. Solid knowledge of insulation coordination, EMF, and lighting design. Professional level knowledge of Cymcap and CDEGS (MALZ/MALT/SESshield) design software. Fair knowledge of EMTP, CDEGS (FCDIST, RESAP, HIFREQ, SPLITS), PVsyst. Sound knowledge of HV and Solar farm equipment specification and ability to investigate requirements and develop specifications from basic information. Basic understanding of secondary design aspects of HV plants, solar, and wind farms. Solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural aspects of HV substations. Site experience during construction/commissioning of HV substations is an advantage. Effectively communicate with CAD draughtspersons to optimize drawing output. Demonstrated ability to work independently to organize and prioritize demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines, and follow-through within a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels. Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, Access, email. CPeng Status is desirable. What we offer Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself, and achieve. The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organization owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors. Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey. Competitive group remuneration and benefits including a health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance. A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies. What makes you right for UGL Genuine concern for safety. Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment. An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm. A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play. About Us UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within 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.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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 pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening.
UGL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies.
Ref: 261434 Primary Location: Australia-North Sydney
Work Type: Full-time
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