Requisition ID: 102698
Job Category: Energy
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 energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!
About the Role
As a Senior Transmission Lines Engineer (Electrical), you'll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of overhead transmission line projects across Australia, partnering with utilities, renewable energy developers, EPC contractors, and infrastructure owners.
Working as part of our nationally recognised Power team, you'll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept and reference design through to detailed design, construction support, and commissioning. You'll be a trusted advisor to clients, driving high-quality engineering outcomes while contributing to the continued growth of Hatch's transmission line capability.
This position can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
About You
You're a technically strong and commercially aware transmission lines engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering practical, client-focused solutions. You bring a collaborative approach, thrive in multidisciplinary project environments, and are confident leading technical discussions with both internal stakeholders and clients.
You have a passion for mentoring others, maintaining engineering excellence, and contributing to projects that support critical energy infrastructure and the transition to a more sustainable future.
You Will Have
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification
- Minimum 8 years' experience in the design and delivery of overhead transmission line projects.
- Strong expertise in transmission line modelling and electrical design using PLS-CADD or similar transmission line design software.
- Experience supporting projects across concept, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Knowledge of Australian and international transmission line design standards, including IEC, IEEE, CIGRE and AS/NZS requirements.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and engineering judgement capabilities
- CPEng accreditation is highly desirable.
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?
- Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
- Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
- Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence
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.
Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. 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 collaborative 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. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
