Lead Electrical Engineer - Brisbane

Requisition ID: 98045

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 seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team. As part of a globally connected team, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and complex projects across the metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership and contribute to the successful delivery of projects from concept through to commissioning. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining technical excellence with leadership. You will take ownership of electrical engineering deliverables, guide project teams, mentor engineers, and help deliver safe, practical, and high-quality solutions for our clients.

In this role, you will:

Lead the electrical engineering scope across studies, detailed design, and project execution phases.

Prepare and review electrical engineering designs, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.

Provide technical leadership and discipline expertise within multidisciplinary project teams.

Support the development of capital cost estimates, engineering schedules, and project plans.

Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and international standards, regulations, and Hatch procedures.

Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and project handover activities.

Mentor and develop engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Apply robust QA/QC processes to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality engineering outcomes.

About You

You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have significant experience delivering electrical engineering solutions within consulting, engineering, mining, energy, or infrastructure environments. You have experience leading project teams and managing electrical engineering deliverables across the project lifecycle. Ideally, your experience will be commensurate with CPEng status, and you possess a strong understanding of relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices. You are a collaborative communicator who can build effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders, and you demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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.