Electrical Subject Matter Expert
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LocationBrisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs, Queensland, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems
Significant experience working with complex electrical infrastructure within rail tunnels, underground infrastructure, metro, heavy rail
Demonstrated experience with HV and/or LV electrical systems
Strong understanding of electrical isolation, switching, LOTO and permit-to-work systems
Experience working in construction, commissioning, infrastructure or operational environments
Demonstrated understanding of electrical safety and risk-management principles
Ability to read and interpret Single Line Diagrams, electrical schematics, drawings and technical specifications
Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice in a multidisciplinary environment
Verification of the right to work in Australia
National criminal history check
Anti-money laundering checks
Pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening)
Benefits
Paid primary parental leave
Salary continuance insurance
Health insurance
Wellness program
Discount program
About the role
UGL is delivering the Rail Integration Systems (RIS) Package for Cross River Rail, integrating new infrastructure and systems into a live operational railway. With complex interfaces, staged commissioning activities, and critical possession windows, this role will play a key part in coordinating successful project delivery
The Electrical SME will provide technical leadership and assurance for electrical systems within the Cross River Rail tunnels, ensuring that electrical infrastructure is safe, appropriately controlled and operationally ready.
The role will have particular responsibility for 11KV/LV systems, electrical isolations and permitting, energisation, tunnel critical systems, testing and commissioning, emergency arrangements and the safe transition of electrical assets and responsibilities into Principal Contractor control.
Key responsibilities
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Provide specialist technical advice relating to electrical infrastructure throughout the Cross River Rail tunnels and associated facilities.
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Support development and implementation of the electrical isolation and permit-to-work framework.
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Provide advice regarding management of energised electrical infrastructure within an active tunnel environment.
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Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications, operating procedures and technical documentation.
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Provide technical guidance regarding HV and LV electrical systems, distribution boards, switchboards, transformers, UPS systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
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Support assessment and resolution of electrical defects, technical issues and system interfaces.
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Where the role supports Unity Alliance’s transition to Principal Contractor responsibility, the Electrical SME will:
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Review the existing electrical management arrangements applicable to the tunnel.
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Identify gaps between existing arrangements and those required following the change in Principal Contractor responsibility.
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Participate in electrical system and asset handover inspections.
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Promote strong electrical safety practices across tunnel activities.
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Provide advice on electrical hazards and appropriate risk controls.
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Support compliance with applicable Queensland electrical safety and WHS requirements.
About You
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Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems
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Significant experience working with complex electrical infrastructure within rail tunnels, underground infrastructure, metro, heavy rail.
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Demonstrated experience with HV and/or LV electrical systems.
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Strong understanding of electrical isolation, switching, LOTO and permit-to-work systems.
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Experience working in construction, commissioning, infrastructure or operational environments.
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Demonstrated understanding of electrical safety and risk-management principles.
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Ability to read and interpret Single Line Diagrams, electrical schematics, drawings and technical specifications.
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·Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice in a multidisciplinary environment.
About UGL
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 women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
What we offer
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Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
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Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
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Discounted Medibank health insurance.
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Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
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Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
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Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.
Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
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