Design & Interface Assurance Manager

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Design & Interface Assurance Manager

Date: Aug 30, 2025

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:96284

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. We focus on practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, thinking 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 spans the entire value chain in the oil and gas sector—upstream, midstream, and downstream—as well as in the power sector, including thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission, distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change

Hatch is seeking a Design & Interface Assurance Manager to join our growing Energy practice in Victoria. The broader Energy team brings together experts in renewables, eGrid, nuclear, oil & gas, and related areas to inspire positive change in cities and communities worldwide.

The Energy team at Hatch is well-established and has grown organically over the past few decades. The next phase of growth involves expanding our presence across Australia and the surrounding regions. This exciting role will be key in our regional Energy business and will join a strong global leadership team that is a main pillar of Hatch's service offerings.

Reporting to the Regional Director of eGRID, this role will be based in Melbourne and responsible for contributing to the group's growth in coordination with colleagues globally. The Design & Interface Assurance Manager will lead in maintaining and developing our Design & Interface work, including business development, team leadership, thought leadership, client engagement, technical oversight, and project financial performance.

Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm with over 60 years of experience, delivering technical and strategic services worldwide. Our global network of 9,000 professionals works on some of the world's toughest challenges across metals, energy, infrastructure, digital, and investments sectors.

Responsibilities:

- External interfaces, including technical coordination with HVDC OEMs and cable contractors
- Design requirements verification
- Design submission coordination and comment closeout
- Internal quality assurance and technical review processes
- Safety in design workshop planning, facilitation, and reporting
- Manage a small team of 3-5 people as part of project organization

Qualifications:

- High Voltage Substation / Transmission experience in AC and/or DC systems
- Experience in the Australian (Victorian / Tasmanian) transmission market is highly desirable
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills in complex and changing environments
- Ability to collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every requirement? That's okay. At Hatch, we value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applicants even if their experience doesn't perfectly match the listed skills.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We support flexible workplaces and offer comprehensive benefits. If you have any special needs, please discuss with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.

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