EOI - Principal Engineer – Mechanical (TVS) - Major QLD Rail Projects

Principal Engineer - Mechanical (TVS) - Major QLD Rail Projects

Expression of Interest

UGL is home to one of Australia’s largest in-house engineering teams, delivering complex transport and infrastructure projects nationwide. As part of the CIMIC Group, we bring long term stability, technical depth and genuine career pathways.

This permanent full time position will be based out of Brisbane’s CBD and your first assignment will be to support a major greenfield rail project in South East Queensland. This next stage of work involves delivering new dual-track rail, tunnels, stations and stabling infrastructure, a largescale expansion that will help shape the region’s long-term transport network.

Why this role

• Get in early on a major rail project.
• Lead tunnel ventilation system (TVS) design from concept through to delivery.
• Work across multi-discipline engineering and delivery teams.
• Join a top-tier engineering team with a strong pipeline.
• Real opportunity to shape mechanical design approach and standards.

About the role

As Principal Engineer – Mechanical (TVS), you’ll lead the delivery of tunnel ventilation and life safety system design across the project, ensuring systems are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. You’ll work closely with design, engineering and delivery teams to plan and coordinate TVS infrastructure, supporting both early-stage design and ongoing delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll provide technical direction, support design development and drive quality outcomes across complex tunnel and rail systems, helping set the foundations for successful project delivery from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Lead tunnel ventilation system (TVS) design across the project.
• Develop and review mechanical design documentation, calculations and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire and ventilation standards and project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers.

What we offer

• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About you

• Experience in a Principal or Senior Mechanical Engineering role.
• Strong background in tunnel ventilation, HVAC or life safety systems.
• Experience on complex infrastructure projects (rail, tunnels, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design standards and safety requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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 complete a pre-employment medical.

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