Senior Mechanical Engineer

At UGL, we work on challenging and rewarding projects that help power Australia's energy future. We bring together diverse expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable outcomes for our customers.

As part of our Fuels & Energy East business, you'll join a highly experienced engineering team supporting some of Australia's most critical fuel storage and terminal infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned Mechanical & Piping Engineer to play a key role in the design, improvement and delivery of engineering solutions across operational fuel terminals and hazardous area facilities.

Based in Melbourne, this role offers exposure to engineering design, brownfield modifications, asset renewal projects, procurement support, commissioning activities and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of fuel and energy assets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, the Senior Mechanical & Piping Engineer will be responsible for delivering safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose engineering solutions that support project delivery and operational performance across fuel terminal and energy infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical and piping engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop scopes of work and provide technical support throughout design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Support mechanical equipment and piping system upgrades across operational fuel terminal facilities.
• Prepare datasheets, RFQs, technical evaluations and vendor reviews.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), site commissioning and engineering assurance activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams to achieve safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with relevant Australian and international standards, client specifications and UGL requirements.

About You

We are seeking an experienced engineer who enjoys working in complex operational environments and can confidently manage multiple stakeholders while delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

You will bring:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Engineer credentials (CPEng), with RPEQ and/or RPEV highly regarded.
• 10+ years' experience within Oil & Gas, Fuel Terminals, Petrochemical, Resources or Heavy Industrial industries.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous area fuel infrastructure and relevant standards, including AS1940.
• Experience with storage tanks, pumps, piping systems, valves, firewater systems and associated equipment.
• Exposure to detailed engineering, procurement support, construction and commissioning activities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on critical fuel and energy infrastructure projects across Australia.
• Exposure to complex brownfield engineering and asset improvement programs.
• A collaborative and supportive engineering team with deep industry expertise.
• Career development opportunities within a Tier 1 organisation and CIMIC Group member.
• Flexible and diverse project exposure across engineering, asset integrity and project delivery.
• A culture that values safety, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

What Makes You Right for UGL

• A genuine commitment to safety and engineering excellence.
• The ability to deliver practical, risk-based engineering solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
• Resilience, adaptability and a passion for continuous improvement.

About Us

UGL is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, asset management and maintenance services across the energy, utilities, resources, transport, renewables, water and defence sectors.

As part of the CIMIC Group, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve the communities in which we live and work.

Join us and help shape the future of Australia's critical energy infrastructure.