Senior Project Engineer Electrical FIFO

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into a senior role on some of Australia’s most significant energy and infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to join our high‑performing team and take ownership of technical delivery across a diverse national project portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys leading technical outcomes, and is comfortable working across multiple sites. You must be open to FIFO , as we have projects running across all Australian states .

As the Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will be responsible for the conceptual and detailed engineering of HV substations, solar farms, battery energy storage systems, and electrical balance‑of‑plant (BOP). You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will provide technical direction and leadership through all project phases — from planning and procurement to commissioning and handover.

Lead and conduct complex engineering work with minimal supervision

Provide specialist engineering advice to internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors

Coordinate and supervise multi‑discipline design activities

Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines and external stakeholders

Develop ITPs, work packs and review electrical test sheets

Support commissioning teams and troubleshoot technical queries

Ensure design‑for‑construction principles are met

Review project scope, costs, scheduling and provide timely reporting to PMs and Commercial teams

Assist with procurement, documentation control and monthly client reporting

Support on-site quality assurance and adherence to company systems and procedures

Maintain a strong safety-first mindset at all times

Participate in pre‑start meetings, risk assessments, and incident reporting

Use appropriate PPE and promote safe working practices

Support WHS documentation and compliance as required

Provide mentorship and supervision to technical staff

Comply with UGL policies including HSE, Code of Conduct, IT, HR, EEO, and Quality Systems

Participate in training, development, and site inductions

Present professionally and maintain a well‑organised working area

Work on landmark, large‑scale renewable and energy infrastructure projects

National project exposure – no two projects are the same

Supportive leadership and genuine career development pathways

Competitive remuneration package

A safety‑focused, inclusive, and high‑performance culture

If you’re a results-driven engineer who enjoys leading technical excellence and working on high‑impact projects across Australia, we want to hear from you.

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