Senior Electrical Engineer - Perth

Senior Electrical Engineer - Perth

Company: Hatch Pty Ltd Location: Perth WA Work type: Full-time, Onsite

Hatch Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Perth, Western Australia. We are a company dedicated to achieving a better world through positive change, drawing on over 70 years of expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure. Our global team of 10,000 colleagues across 150 countries are committed to improving the industries we serve through safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions. We operate with a global perspective while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) comprises dedicated professionals focused on delivering world-class projects globally. Our team possesses expertise in sustainable studies, asset development and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, utilising unparalleled methodologies, governance, and systems within the engineering sector. We are looking for individuals committed to maintaining excellence to join our diverse team.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to delivering technically robust and innovative solutions for complex mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. Your role will involve applying your electrical engineering expertise to lead the development of high-quality designs and studies across the project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning. This position offers an opportunity for a technically proficient engineer who enjoys both hands-on delivery and influencing project outcomes. You will be a key member of multidisciplinary teams, providing trusted technical input and mentoring junior engineers to build capability and uphold Hatch’s high standards of engineering excellence.

Key Focus Areas:

• Lead the development of electrical designs, studies, and calculations from concept through to detailed design.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance during engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to project estimates, schedules, and discipline inputs within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support and participate in formal design and engineering review processes.
• Provide on-site technical support during construction and commissioning activities.
• Act as a technical mentor, coaching and supporting the development of junior engineers.

About You:

You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess 5+ years of relevant experience, with CPEng (or working towards it) being desirable. You have strong technical depth in power systems and electrical design within mining, energy, infrastructure, or similar heavy industry environments. Experience performing electrical studies such as load flow, arc flash, and protection grading using tools like ETAP, SKM PTW, or PowerCAD is required. You are confident in leading technical work, engaging with stakeholders, and clearly communicating complex information. A proactive approach to mentoring and developing others is also valued, contributing to a strong and capable engineering team.

Why join us?

What we offer you:

• A flat and connected organisation.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• The ability to think globally while working locally.

If you do not meet every single requirement, you are still encouraged to apply. Hatch is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. We encourage applications even if your past experiences do not perfectly align with the listed skills.

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