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.

As we continue to deliver & evolve, we are looking for an experienced Senior SMP Engineer to join our team.

About the role

As a Senior SMP Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving engineering excellence across structural, mechanical and piping (SMP) design

This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead SMP engineering, design and technical assurance activities.

• Review and develop structural layouts, mechanical equipment designs, piping layouts and isometrics.

• Ensure all designs comply with project requirements, standards and regulations

• Oversee calculations, specifications, datasheets and key engineering deliverables.

• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

• Lead HAZIDs, HAZOPs and design risk reviews.

• Resolve complex engineering issues and support project commissioning.

• Coordinate design activities across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and client representatives.

Your skills and experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• 5+ years in a senior engineering role within power, energy or process plant sectors.

• Experience in design‑for‑construction and multi‑disciplinary project environments.

• Exposure to site‑based engineering highly regarded.

• Proficiency in digital engineering tools (Autopipe, Microstran, Spacegass, Caesar II etc.).

• Eligible for membership with Engineers Australia.

• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including 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’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life journey.
As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and looks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills

• Discounted private Health insurance

• Salary Continuance Insurance

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Salary sacrifice

• Novated leasing

• A Strong Health and Safety Culture

• Dedicated Wellness Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Educational and leadership development opportunities

• Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group

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