Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID: 96955 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, 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. 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.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Rail Vehicle Electrical Engineer to join our Vehicle Electrical Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineering professional with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and deep technical capability. You will bring 7+ years of engineering experience, including at least five years in the rail or transit sector, with solid knowledge of electrical engineering concepts and rail vehicle systems.

In this role, you will work across heavy rail, light rail and freight fleets, supporting design, testing and performance investigations of train systems. This is a great opportunity to shape impactful rail projects while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and professional practice.

What you’ll do

• Support rail system testing, investigations and performance assessments
• Develop and review specifications, designs and electrical documentation
• Design and implement electrical and subsystem upgrades for rail vehicles
• Assist clients with asset management, reliability analysis and maintenance planning
• Define system requirements and manage engineering deliverables aligned to scope, cost and schedule
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and participate in project meetings
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety, technical and quality standards
• Contribute to project procedures and continuous improvement across design activities

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years’ engineering experience, including 5+ years in rail or transit
• Strong understanding of core electrical engineering concepts, with expertise in areas such as power engineering, communications, control systems, motor theory or circuit design
• Specialist knowledge of rail vehicle systems (traction power, TCMS, communications)
• Strong planning, delivery and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and build strong client relationships
• Leadership capability and a commitment to high-quality, safe engineering practice
• Chartered Engineer status (CPEng or NER) is advantageous—or you are eligible and willing to work towards it
• Experience managing engineering projects, budgets or multidisciplinary teams is beneficial
• Exposure to engineering services sales or business development is an added advantage

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.