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The Project

UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink’s delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially be approximately 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland’s North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid. The project scope includes:

500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa,up to six new substation sites.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer Electrical to join the team onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

Obtain relevant design parameter information for incorporation into detailed designs and construction specifications.Monitor quality and quantities of incoming equipment and material, check work drawings, construction and specifications against site plans and conditions and arrange corrections or modifications where necessary.Ensure project engineering completion is on time and within budget. Record completed work, costs incurred, materials used and retain progress drawings.Accurate forecasts of costs and revenue and utilise corrective action in line with JH’s authority and reporting frameworks to maximise the profit margin.Assign work and assist with reviews for accuracy and adherence to required standards.Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and planning authorities to ensure satisfactory completion of structures and construction work.

Requirements for this role:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent.Diploma of Project Management in Engineering Science, Building, Construction or equivalent. Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.Minimum 10 years engineering experience with 4 years site based Experience on > $50 M Projects.Project Engineer and operational experience.Ideally have experience on transmission or substation projects

What we offer

Great culture that values diversity, innovation, and integrity.Diverse opportunities to grow as a professional.Ongoing training for career progression.Employee benefits, rewards and wellbeing programmeA competitive remuneration.

About us

The UGL and CPB Contractors JV for the CopperString 2032 Project brings together the expertise and large project experience of both companies. Both UGL and CPB Contractors are leading and respected organisations across engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. 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 disability, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant’s suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Opportunities on this project are being sourced directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.