Senior Engineer Electrical

2 weeks ago


Hobart, Australia Hydro-Electric Corporation Full time

Go BIG with hydropower and large-scale renewable energy right here in Tasmania

- Provide technical expertise to support an exciting Capital works program.
- Work amongst a supportive team who value flexibility.
- Contribute to Australia’s move to renewables.

Salary range $135,459 – $157,027 plus super.

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us, as continue to delivery on a range of exciting capital programs of work.

We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers

About The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering a major capital works program, focused on renewing and upgrading our assets that have supported energy generation for over 100 years You'll apply your technical expertise to support the design, replacement, and integration of complex electrical systems, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of critical infrastructure.

Working closely with engineering, commercial, and project teams, you’ll provide high-level technical input, review key documents, and help drive engineering standards that support long-term asset performance. Your work will directly contribute to the specification, design review, commissioning and operational readiness of assets, while managing technical risks and ensuring alignment with business needs.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will;

✓ Review and make recommendations for final engineering sign-off on concept designs, detailed drawings, reports, and project proposals.

✓ Offer engineering advice to resolve complex project challenges, ensuring solutions are technically sound and aligned with operational requirements.

✓ Develop and assess technical solutions to asset issues, supporting safe and timely commissioning of new or refurbished equipment.

✓ Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers, contributing to team capability and professional development.

✓ Work collaboratively with stakeholders to assess and balance technical, commercial and operational risks.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description:

Who are you?

You are a senior level electrical engineer with significant experience in the design, construction, or management of large scale industrial or energy infrastructure, ideally within hydropower industry. Your expertise includes HV switchgear, transformers, alternators, and other electricity generation related equipment.

You bring a strong track record of providing technical leadership, managing engineering risk, and delivering high quality outcomes across complex projects. Confident in engineering reviews and decision making, you’re also a collaborative team player who values continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Haven’t convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers the unique advantage of being able to travel and see some of the most breathtaking locations in the state. We value flexibility and understand this means different things to different people, so open to discussion on what this looks like for you. We offer a range of employee perks and often have something for everyone, this ranges from generous parental leave to electricity discounts. You’ll also enjoy access to vehicles for seamless travel between our sites.

As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying

Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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