Requisition ID: 89481 

Job Category: Energy 

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, 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 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!

Hatch’s Grid Modernization team supports utilities with gap assessments, multi-year roadmaps, business case developments for specific initiatives, specification & requirements creation, technology evaluations, regulatory and funding application support, program & project design, and advanced technology implementations. Technologies the Grid Modernization team support include AMI 2.0 smart meters and associated systems, distribution automation, ADMS, DERMS, DER modeling & system integration, distribution system modeling using CYME or Synergy, demand response and load management, DER aggregation platforms, and DSO platform development.

We work alongside our clients to modernize their grids to meet the challenges of today and the future.  Hatch is looking for Intermediate and Junior Grid Modernization Engineers with a desire to create utilities of the future.

These roles can be based in either Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide locations.

Project Delivery Responsibilities may include: 

• Contributing and/or leading grid modernization projects
• Solving challenging problems to grid modernization plans, specification definition, or project/program implementations
• Work alongside and support delivery the of other Hatch service offerings including those from Hatch’s Digital, Advisory, Technology, and/or Infrastructure businesses

Business Development Responsibilities may include: 

• Identifying and pursuing clients planning to modernize their grids within the region

• Leading or participation in Bid / NoBid discussions for potential opportunities

• Leading or supporting the creation of proposal documents, including scope, schedule, and level of effort and cost build-ups

• Working with the marketing team to establish / update marketing & client facing materials, as applicable

• Contribute to marketing campaigns, attend and speak at industry conferences, and present to clients to advance leads and secure opportunities.

• Develop thought leadership materials for publication in industry publications, or at conferences

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering with a relevant discipline (electrical preferred)

• Professional Engineer (Intermediate), or able to apply within two years (Junior)

• 2-5 Years (Junior) or 6-12 years (Intermediate) of professional experience

• 1-3 Years (Junior) or 3-5 years (Intermediate) of directly related experience with utility grid modernization projects

• Experience with the strategic planning and/or design of systems using some or all of the following technologies:

  • • Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)

    • Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)

    • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 2.0

    • Distribution Automation (DA) devices

    • Automated Fault Location, Isolation, & Service Restoration (FLISR)

    • Demand Response Management Systems (DRMS)

    • Virtual Power Plant (VPP) systems

• Understand the challenges utilities are facing with increasing DER penetration and can describe alternate business models that utilities are considering, piloting, or have recently deployed

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience / familiar with distribution system protection & controls, and how specific DERs (eg. battery energy storage systems) can cause issues due to bidirectional power flows

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as ModBus, DNP3, 2030.5, 61850.

• Preference for familiarity with Software Tools such as:

  • • System Modeling such as CYME, Synergi, and PSCADD

    • Programming such as Python and VBA

    • ADMS integration solutions such as Survalent, OSI, GE, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, etc.

Occasional domestic and international travel throughout the region for client, conference, and site visits is required. 

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?

• Flexible work environment
• 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.