Senior Engineer Electrical

Job no: 497700
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Engineering & Technical

Join Hydro Tasmania to deliver major hydropower upgrades. Solve real problems, support critical infrastructure, and drive asset performance.

• Contribute to exciting refurbishment projects on iconic assets.
• Join a high performing team, supporting tomorrows Engineers.
• Attractive salary with annual review process.

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 we look ahead to a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations the state in line with our Major Works program 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

About the role:

To put it simply… you will use your technical experience to contribute to delivering our Major Works refurbishment program. This will involve supporting the design and delivery of replacements of hydropower assets that have been operating for over 100 years

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be…

✓ Supporting the modernising of our iconic hydro power infrastructure by delivering smart, future-proof engineering solutions that drive performance and reliability.

✓ Solving complex and unique electrical challenges and providing expert advice to ensure projects meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

✓ Shaping the design and delivery of projects where no two days are the same, you will balance risk, performance, and long-term value for Tasmania's energy future.

✓ Sharing what you know and supporting a team of future engineers, including junior engineers and graduates to grow a strong, capable group of engineers.

✓ Collaborating with technical experts to ensure our refurbished assets integrate seamlessly back into operation.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - AI - Senior Engineer - Electrical -

Who are you?

You're an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in working with large industrial equipment, ideally in power generation or a production environment, you have a strong understanding of electrical design principles, processes and relevant standards.

With solid expertise in electrical/process control systems and circuitry, together with a working knowledge of major electrical plant, including generators, high voltage switchgear and transformers, you're often the go-to person for reviewing and advising on key engineering documents, whether it's concept reports, detailed designs, or project proposals.

In addition to your technical strengths, you lead by example, offering guidance, supporting team development, and mentoring of junior engineers. You're comfortable tackling complex and sometimes ambiguous problems, and you've consistently delivered solid, practical outcomes.

As this role will involves time on-site at times, you're willing to travel to support project need and hold a valid driver's licence.

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.

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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.