Hatch

Requisition ID: 93396 

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 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 energy expertise in the power sector includes renewable, hybrid, waterpower, thermal, nuclear, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Hatch is looking for a Principal Power Systems Engineer to join its team of highly capable and strategic thinking individuals, who are all committed to fostering a deeply supportive and collaborative culture. (The team is genuinely delightful!).

Whilst we would prefer you to be based in Sydney, we are open to considering other Hatch office locations (e.g. Brisbane or Adelaide) for the right person.

This is the perfect opportunity to take the lead, mentor and grow bright junior engineers. You will be able to contribute to the renewable energy transition in real time with local connection projects, while pushing the industry forward by getting involved in large, complex, first-of-a-kind projects.

Tap into a wide variety of internal resources and collaborate with a globally connected team of power system experts.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Perform and coordinate power systems analysis and studies
• Perform generator planning/feasibility assessments and connections
• Prepare briefing notes, discussion papers, and presentations
• Manage projects, create business relationships, prepare proposals and support business development
• Innovate and, show initiative in learning and sharing knowledge with colleagues
• Participate in and lead young engineers’ forums through engagement in professional activities in the region. 
• Be required to occasionally travel to site locations or for customer meetings in Australia as well as internationally.

You will bring to the role:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (preference will be given to candidates with post-graduate degrees in Power Systems),
• A good understanding of electrical engineering principles and demonstrated experience in power system analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client engagement skills.
• Ability to work within focused and multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with policies, guidelines, rules and regulations as applicable to Australian National Electricity Market (NEM) as well as other jurisdictions will be an added advantage.
• Experience in programming and use of commonly used engineering and power system analysis applications / tools
• Current living and working rights in Australia (i.e. permanent residency or citizenship).

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.

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?

• 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.

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