Lead Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID: 98569 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join our PDG team on a nine month fixed term basis. PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. 

In this role, you will take ownership of delivering the electrical engineering scope and play a key part in shaping successful project outcomes. You’ll lead and inspire a highly engaged team, contributing discipline-specific expertise across feasibility studies, detailed engineering, and multi‑discipline project environments. Your work will support the development of engineering deliverables, capital estimates, and project schedules, while also providing valuable technical guidance during construction and commissioning. You’ll mentor emerging engineers, promote continuous learning within the team, and follow robust QA/QC processes to ensure the delivery of high‑quality engineering services.

You will bring to the role: 

• A degree in engineering with demonstrated experience commensurate with CPEng status
• Have current knowledge of industry or regulatory standards and study criteria pertinent to electrical engineering, ensuring compliance of design work with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures
• Lead the delivery and preparation of project specifications, design reports and other technical documentation as required
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients on a technical and interpersonal level
• Excellent attitude towards safety and a demonstrated ability to comply with the safety requirements

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flat and connected organisation
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.