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Why Us?

As one of the world’s most experienced specialist power and water consulting firms, Entura can offer you exciting opportunities to work with highly regarded industry experts and thought leaders. We work with clients across Australia and internationally on developments of all sizes, from hybrid renewable projects in the Pacific to hydropower plants in South Asia.

We cover everything from strategy, planning, design and construction through to operation, maintenance, risk management and training, to create safe and sustainable power and water solutions that make a positive and enduring contribution to our clients and communities.

Working at Entura gives you room to grow and develop your skills no matter where you are in your career. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, as well as a real work-life balance.

Hear from Richard, one of our principal consultants who’s been with us for 30 years, about his career progression at the business.

When you work at Entura, it's not just a job

We focus on creating a place and a culture that helps our people thrive.  There's a great vibe. Here are some of the reasons our people tell us why they joined, and why they stay:

• 15 weeks paid parental leave for caregivers
• Superannuation paid on any parental leave period
• Flex leave as an entitlement – if you chose to work additional hours, flex time automatically accrues for you to use as a leave entitlement
• Professional memberships as appropriate to your role
• Development and training designed to suit you
• No debit sick leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with regards to location and hours
• Discount on health insurance
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to annual skin checks and flu shots
• Access to novated car leasing
• Reward and recognition program
• Hospitality and accommodation discounts

Where Are We?

We have several Australian offices in Hobart, Melbourne and Adelaide, and an India office in New Delhi.

Hobart, Tasmania

Those relocating to Hobart will find that there’s something here for everyone, from the outdoor enthusiasts to the food and wine lovers, and those that enjoy being part of active communities. Our thriving restaurant scene includes many boutique bars, breweries, cosy cafes and nightlife. People visit from all over the world to enjoy our top-class arts experiences (such as Mona) and festivals. With mountains, beaches and bushland aplenty, there’s no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy. Many of our people love being out on the water to sail, fish, surf or paddle. And just as many love getting out hiking, rock climbing or mountain biking.

As one of the safest, cleanest and most beautiful small cities in the world, Hobart offers a laid-back lifestyle and desirable work-life balance that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere.

Hear from Anna, one of our civil engineers, about her experience living and working in Hobart.

Melbourne, Victoria

While Hobart is our home base, we also have an office in Melbourne’s central business district. Located in the heart of the bustling city, our 530 Collins Street workspace is a modern, open-plan environment ideal for collaboration and team building.

Melbourne is one of the world’s most vibrant and liveable cities, renowned for its diverse cultures, great coffee, world-class restaurants and established arts scene. For those who enjoy city living, the Victorian capital can offer a faster pace, many events and live sports, a dynamic nightlife, and a vast array of entertainments and cultural experiences.

New Delhi, India

Outside of Australia, we have a dedicated Entura office in bustling Noida, India. The office is in the heart of the urban city, which boasts landscaped parks, the Botanic Garden of Indian Republic, temples, street markets, art galleries and a number of well-regarded restaurants.

Entura has had a trusted and well-reputed presence in India since our first office in the country opened in 2006. Our India team service much of South and South East Asia, as well as collaborating closely with Australian colleagues on projects in Australia.

The India team has been steadily expanding as new opportunities in hydropower and renewables appear throughout the region.

Thinking about joining our team?

We’re looking for fun-loving professionals that think outside the box and find smarter ways to get things done.

Email: info@entura.com.au to let us know you’re interested in working for us – adding your current CV to your email would be helpful. If you’d like to talk with our people to know more about the roles we have available, or what it’s really like to live in Hobart, Adelaide or Melbourne, complete the form on the right of this page.

Learn more about our culture and how we do things around here, called Our Way.

Follow us on LinkedIn for career opportunities, news and insights.

We are currently recruiting for the following position/s:

• Hydrographic, Electronic and Data Technical Assistant - Hobart

  We will teach you the how, you will bring the enthusiasm

  What you’ll do:

  This is a new role in our Water Management Team where you will learn how to provide operational support to the team in the day-to-day collection of hydrological, meteorological, environmental, and asset monitoring data services.

  You will be supported with on-the-job and formal technical training to ensure you are an integral member of the team. You will be provided with professional development opportunities so you can work towards becoming a certified practicing hydrographer with the Australian Hydrographers Association.

  What will your week look like?

  If you like variety and being outside keep reading. Each week will be a bit different, so you will need to be a bit flexible, some weeks could include multiple days in the field carrying and using hydrographer monitoring equipment. Other weeks would consist of inputting the data collected back at the Moonah office or assisting with preparation of future installations.

  You will get to travel the state so you need a driver's licence, and you will always be working with at least one other person when in the field, so you have amazing opportunities to learn from dedicated mentors.

  Further information can be found in the attached position description:  PD- Entura-Hydrographic Electronic and Data Technical Assistant - Oct 2024.pptx

  What you’ll bring:

  We will teach you what you need to know but there are a few things that will set you apart:

  • You may have already started studying in a technical field related to hydrographic, hydrometric or data capture fields.
  • You might also be studying within the civil, water, electrical or mechanical fields at university or TAFE.
  • You have experience working outdoors in a range of weather conditions such as a wildlife guide, bushwalking or other construction work.
  • You will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of fitness enabling you to embrace and enjoy the outdoor work you would do.
  • Confidence around water and ability to swim.
  • Willingness to complete a Cert IV Water Resources or Civil Engineering or Electronics at TAFE.
  • Construction White Card or willingness to complete the 1-day training to get it.

  If you have done any of the following, we also want to know about it:

  • 4WD experience
  • Experience using hand tools or power tools
  • Ability to work with a team that relies on each other in the field.

  About Entura

  As one of the world’s most experienced specialist power and water consulting firms, Entura can offer you a coveted opportunity to work with highly regarded industry experts and thought leaders.

  Working with us provides you with an unrivalled opportunity to unleash your creativity and enthusiasm to innovate and implement the best solutions for our clients.

  Why Work with Entura?

  At Entura, we nurture a culture of creativity and innovation, providing room for personal and professional growth. With a wide array of exciting projects, you'll experience an endless variety and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Our team consists of talented individuals, many with years of experience, imparting their deep knowledge to support your growth.

  At Entura, we're dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovative engineering solutions, giving you a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Whether you're an experienced innovator or starting your career, we're committed to your success within our organisation.

  We also offer:

  • Overtime pay and flexible leave options
  • Genuine life/work balance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Uncapped carer/sick leave
  • Industry leading parental leave entitlements
  • Subsidised school holiday vacation care
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Access to free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • A genuinely inclusive and equitable work environment
  • Clear career path and support networks

  What Next?

  If this job has your name on it, apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a good fit. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and genders. Let us know of any specific requirements to facilitate your application process for the best opportunity for success. Explore our website at www.entura.com.au to learn more about our impactful initiatives and Our Way – a unique approach that defines us as pioneers in the engineering industry.

  Applications close Friday 6 December 2024

  Apply
• Principal Engineer - Dams/Civil - Melbourne, Hobart

  Who is Entura?

  Entura is a highly experienced specialist power and water consulting firm, uniquely positioned as both asset owner and consultant. With over 100 years of experience in renewable energy and water infrastructure, we offer comprehensive solutions throughout the asset lifecycle. We are dedicated to empowering people and communities with clean energy in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

  About You and the Role

  You care about the environment, you love working with a team, you know what a healthy, collaborative culture looks like and that is important to you. You enjoy working with smart, dedicated and genuinely nice people and you love the challenge of making the world a better place through clean, renewable energy projects.

  We can’t wait for you to join our team as a Principal Engineer - Dams/Civil and bring your fresh perspective to the team. This role will give you the opportunity to work on diverse projects including wind, solar, battery storage, pumped hydro and utilities works (transmission and distribution substations, switchyards and lines) for a broad range of clients.

  You will work with, and actively contribute to an effective and experienced team who will help you to further develop your skills and knowledge.

  You have a background working in the energy sector experience in the following areas:

  • 12-15 years’ experience.
  • Tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, science or hydrology as required for admission as a member of Engineers Australia or equivalent.
  • Strong experience with Australian hydrological and hydraulic practices including current design guidelines and standards.
  • Strong hydrologic modelling and flood forecasting skills using a range of standard industry software.
  • Strong programming skills (preferably in R or Python) applied to hydrology projects.
  • Advanced statistical skills related to design flood hydrology, including flood frequency approaches, and total probability methods for Monte Carlo samping on multiple reservoirs.
  • Analysis of impacts of climate change and climate variability on water availability.
  • Use of semi-distributed or lumped conceptual rainfall-runoff models (eWater Source, RORB, HEC-HMS or similar) for event based and continuous simulation.
  • Familiar with model calibration approaches for both event based and continuous simulation hydrological models.

  Why Work with Entura?

  At Entura, we nurture a culture of creativity and innovation, providing room for personal and professional growth. With a wide array of exciting projects, you'll experience endless variety and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Our team consists of talented individuals, many with years of experience, imparting their deep knowledge to support your growth.

  At Entura, we're dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovative engineering solutions, giving you a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Whether you're an experienced innovator or starting your career, we're committed to your success within our organization.

  In addition to innovative projects, we offer:

  • Genuine life/work balance.
  • Industry leading parental leave entitlements.
  • Generous carer/sick leave.
  • Bonus program.
  • Subsidised school holiday vacation care.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Discounted Health Insurance.
  • Access to free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
  • A genuinely inclusive and equitable work environment.
  • Clear career path and support networks.

  What Next?

  If this opportunity excites you, apply now by submitting your CV and a compelling cover letter. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and genders. Let us know of any specific requirements to facilitate your application process for the best opportunity for success. Explore our website at www.entura.com.au to learn more about our impactful initiatives and Our Way – a unique approach that defines us as pioneers in the engineering industry.

  Apply
• Principal Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) - Melbourne, Hobart, Remote - WFH Available

  Who is Entura?

  Entura is a highly experienced specialist power and water consulting firm, uniquely positioned as both asset owner and consultant. With over 100 years of experience in renewable energy and water infrastructure, we offer comprehensive solutions throughout the asset lifecycle. We are dedicated to empowering people and communities with clean energy in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

  About You and the Role

  You care about the environment, you love working with a team, you know what a healthy, collaborative culture looks like and that is important to you. You enjoy working with smart, dedicated and genuinely nice people and you love the challenge of making the world a better place through clean, renewable energy projects.

  We can’t wait for you to join our team as a Principal Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) and bring your fresh perspective to the team.

  The role involves supervising and coordinating work of more junior team members providing technical support, maintain relationships with existing clients and be the interface between Entura and respective client, act as the Technical Lead for connection application studies, Generator Performance Standards (GPS) compliance assessments, model overlays and model validation in PSSE and PSCAD and Project management of smaller projects.

  You have experience in the following areas:

  • 10+ years’ experience.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
  • Practical experience of 7+ years, predominantly in the space of grid connections, Generator Performance Standards (GPS) compliance assessments, power system studies.
  • Has worked on both connection applications for a number of years as well as hold point testing, GPS compliance assessments and model overlays, and is well aware of regulatory requirements.
  • Ideally CPEng, RPEQ, RPEV credentials.
  • Able to diagnose and trouble-shoot independently (both in software PSSE, PSCAD, Python, etc as well as technical issues, i.e. understand the underlying real world physics).
  • Modelling software experience using:
    • PSSE essential
    • PSCAD essential
    • Powerfactory
    • SINCAL highly desired
    • Python and Matlab highly desired

  Why Work with Entura?

  At Entura, we nurture a culture of creativity and innovation, providing room for personal and professional growth. With a wide array of exciting projects, you'll experience endless variety and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Our team consists of talented individuals, many with years of experience, imparting their deep knowledge to support your growth.

  At Entura, we're dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovative engineering solutions, giving you a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Whether you're an experienced innovator or starting your career, we're committed to your success within our organization.

  In addition to innovative projects, we offer:

  • Genuine life/work balance.
  • Industry leading parental leave entitlements.
  • Generous carer/sick leave.
  • Subsidised school holiday vacation care.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Discounted Health Insurance.
  • Access to free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
  • A genuinely inclusive and equitable work environment.
  • Clear career path and support networks.

  What Next?

  If this opportunity excites you, apply now by submitting your CV and a compelling cover letter. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and genders. Let us know of any specific requirements to facilitate your application process for the best opportunity for success. Explore our website at www.entura.com.au to learn more about our impactful initiatives and Our Way – a unique approach that defines us as pioneers in the engineering industry.

  Apply

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Principal Engineer - Dams/Civil

Who is Entura?

Entura is a highly experienced specialist power and water consulting firm, uniquely positioned as both asset owner and consultant. With over 100 years of experience in renewable energy and water infrastructure, we offer comprehensive solutions throughout the asset lifecycle. We are dedicated to empowering people and communities with clean energy in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

About You and the Role

You care about the environment, you love working with a team, you know what a healthy, collaborative culture looks like and that is important to you. You enjoy working with smart, dedicated and genuinely nice people and you love the challenge of making the world a better place through clean, renewable energy projects.

We can’t wait for you to join our team as a Principal Engineer - Dams/Civil and bring your fresh perspective to the team. This role will give you the opportunity to work on diverse projects including wind, solar, battery storage, pumped hydro and utilities works (transmission and distribution substations, switchyards and lines) for a broad range of clients.

You will work with, and actively contribute to an effective and experienced team who will help you to further develop your skills and knowledge.

You have a background working in the energy sector experience in the following areas:

• 12-15 years’ experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, science or hydrology as required for admission as a member of Engineers Australia or equivalent.
• Strong experience with Australian hydrological and hydraulic practices including current design guidelines and standards.
• Strong hydrologic modelling and flood forecasting skills using a range of standard industry software.
• Strong programming skills (preferably in R or Python) applied to hydrology projects.
• Advanced statistical skills related to design flood hydrology, including flood frequency approaches, and total probability methods for Monte Carlo samping on multiple reservoirs.
• Analysis of impacts of climate change and climate variability on water availability.
• Use of semi-distributed or lumped conceptual rainfall-runoff models (eWater Source, RORB, HEC-HMS or similar) for event based and continuous simulation.
• Familiar with model calibration approaches for both event based and continuous simulation hydrological models.

Why Work with Entura?

At Entura, we nurture a culture of creativity and innovation, providing room for personal and professional growth. With a wide array of exciting projects, you'll experience endless variety and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Our team consists of talented individuals, many with years of experience, imparting their deep knowledge to support your growth.

At Entura, we're dedicated to making the world more sustainable through innovative engineering solutions, giving you a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Whether you're an experienced innovator or starting your career, we're committed to your success within our organization.

In addition to innovative projects, we offer:

• Genuine life/work balance.
• Industry leading parental leave entitlements.
• Generous carer/sick leave.
• Bonus program.
• Subsidised school holiday vacation care.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Access to free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• A genuinely inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Clear career path and support networks.

What Next?

If this opportunity excites you, apply now by submitting your CV and a compelling cover letter. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and genders. Let us know of any specific requirements to facilitate your application process for the best opportunity for success. Explore our website at www.entura.com.au to learn more about our impactful initiatives and Our Way – a unique approach that defines us as pioneers in the engineering industry.

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