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EOI - Senior Engineer – Mechanical - Major QLD Rail Projects

UGL

Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

Job Description

Senior Engineer - Mechanical - 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.

Based out of Brisbane’s CBD, you’re 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.
  • Work across mechanical design from concept through to delivery.
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering and delivery teams.
  • Join a top-tier engineering team with a strong pipeline.
  • Opportunity to grow your capability on complex infrastructure projects.

About the role

As a Senior Engineer – Mechanical, you’ll support the delivery of mechanical design across the project, ensuring systems are safe, compliant and aligned with project requirements. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and design teams to develop and coordinate mechanical systems across both early-stage design and ongoing delivery.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to design development, support technical delivery and work across complex rail systems, building your experience on a major project from day one.

Key responsibilities

  • Support mechanical design across the project, from concept through to delivery.
  • Prepare and review design documentation, calculations and specifications.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated design outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with standards, safety requirements and project specifications.
  • Contribute to technical problem solving and continuous improvement.

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 as a Senior Mechanical Engineer on rail projects.
  • Strong background in mechanical design within complex environments.
  • Experience supporting design and delivery phases on major projects.
  • Knowledge of mechanical standards and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

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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