Anurag Gupta
About Anurag Gupta
Anurag Gupta is a Manager of Transmission and Distribution for Australia and Asia, currently working at Hatch in Brisbane. With over forty years of experience in the power transmission and distribution sector, he has held various senior roles and contributed to engineering design and project management across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Hatch
Anurag Gupta currently serves as the Manager Transmission and Distribution for Australia and Asia at Hatch. He has held this position since 2022, operating from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing projects related to power transmission and distribution, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience in Power Engineering
Anurag Gupta has a diverse background in power engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Senior Consultant at Hatch for three months in 2021 and held several positions at GHD, including Technical Director - Power and Senior Technical Director - Power from 2017 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at E-PRO Pty Ltd, Aurecon, and APD Power Engineering, where he contributed to engineering design, project management, and construction supervision.
Educational Background
Anurag Gupta studied Electrical Engineering at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from 1973 to 1978. He also attended Kendriya Vidyalaya ASC (S) Bangalore, completing his studies in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, achieving the All India Higher Secondary Certificate (AIHSC).
Industry Contributions and Expertise
With over forty years of experience in power transmission and distribution, Anurag Gupta specializes in Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations. He represents Australia on an expert panel led by the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) and has authored and presented papers at national and international industry forums. His expertise positions him as a trusted advisor within the transmission and distribution industry across the Asia Pacific region.
Career Timeline
Anurag Gupta's career spans several decades, beginning with his role as an Executive Trainee at NTPC in 1978. He progressed through various positions at NTPC, including Manager - Construction and Senior Manager - Power Systems. His later roles included Associate Director at Connell Wagner, Technical Director at Aurecon, and Technical & Projects Director at E-PRO Pty Ltd. His extensive career reflects a commitment to the power engineering sector.