Rail Vehicle Senior Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID: 97930 

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 65 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!

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Rail Vehicle Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Australian Infrastructure sector in the Vehicle Electrical Engineering group.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Demonstrated engineering experience across heavy rail, light rail, or freight rollingstock in Australia, including test planning and execution, technical specification development, design review, subsystem upgrades, and asset management support.
• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of project scope, cost, schedule, and system requirements, ensuring delivery objectives are met.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical engineering deliverables such as specifications, datasheets, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to deliver rail vehicle projects effectively.
• Act as a client-facing lead, proactively managing communication, progress updates, and issue resolution while upholding Hatch’s reputation.
• Maintain and control scope of work documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering quality through audits, compliance with project procedures, and adherence to QA plans.
• Promote ethical, professional engineering practices and ensure compliance with all relevant technical and safety standards.

You bring to the role:

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 15 years’ professional experience, with strong grounding in core electrical engineering principles and deep expertise in one or more specialist areas such as power engineering, control systems, EMC, communications, motor theory, or software development. Candidates must bring specialist knowledge of rail vehicles and systems, including traction power, train control and management systems, and communications. A strong focus on high‑quality deliverables, effective work planning, and collaboration across disciplines is essential, alongside proven leadership capability and well‑developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. The role is client‑facing and requires a client‑centric mindset, with the ability to build long‑term partnerships, identify new business opportunities, and prepare high‑quality proposals to win work. Chartered Engineer status (CPEng or NER) is desirable but not mandatory, however candidates must be eligible and willing to work towards chartership. Experience managing engineering projects, budgets, multi‑disciplinary teams, and contributing to engineering services sales and business development is also highly regarded.

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.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.