Sahar Mirkhan is a Mechanical Site Engineer on Snowy Hydro’s Hunter Power Project, where UGL is the principal contractor for the construction of a 660MW power generation plant. Sahar has found starting a career with UGL offers unique opportunities for engineers to grow and learn in a dynamic environment.
Tell us about your role
“As a mechanical engineer on site, I serve as a package lead. I am responsible for conducting technical reviews of vendor design documents related to service water pumps, demineralised water pumps, and diesel system packages. There is no end to learning something new in mechanical engineering at UGL. I’ve been given the opportunity to work on a construction project up close, allowing me to learn new things while getting involved in the equipment installation process.”
How did you hear about the role with UGL?
“I had been following UGL on LinkedIn for a while and had been keeping an eye on their current opportunities. During this time, one of UGL’s recruitment specialists found my LinkedIn profile compatible with an available position, and I was invited to an interview.”
What opportunities does UGL offer for engineers to kickstart their career?
“UGL has various programs, such as apprenticeships and graduate programs, that allow engineers to start their career and learn new skills. In my view, graduate programs are a perfect way to get involved in an engineering career with UGL.”
