About the role

Provide real-time electrical engineering support to keep Hydro Tasmania’s generation assets performing at their best. You’ll plan and enable effective maintenance, respond to operational needs, and work closely with Production, Maintenance and site Operations teams. This role offers statewide exposure, hands‑on site work, and a unique opportunity to influence decisions that directly impact Tasmania’s renewable energy supply.

Salary range $117,986 – $136,778 plus super

About your team

Work as part of a tight knit team, on a range of technical and challenging tasks. The team will work across all aspects of an issue, from identification and troubleshooting to proposing and implementing a solution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual review process.
  

• Salary packaging options, ability to accrue time‑in‑lieu and overtime, with super paid on OT.
  

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours and WFH options.
  

• Career growth supported by Learning & Development Programs, Internal Mobility and LinkedIn Learning.
  

• 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, zero‑debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
  

• Spend time onsite exploring Tasmania’s wilderness while supporting our asset portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Provide sound engineering advice that balances asset condition, safety and business requirements.
  

• Respond to equipment breakdowns with timely fault‑finding support and technical guidance.
  

• Work across multiple sites to understand asset performance and provide hands‑on engineering input.
  

• Support planning and execution of maintenance activities alongside the Maintenance team.
  

• Contribute to condition assessments using historical data, inspections and investigations.
  

• Engage with site-based teams to exchange insights and improve asset performance.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD AI - Engineer Electrical - HT4 - Jan 2026.pdf

Skills & experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  

• Experience in hydropower, rotating plant, or maintenance environments.
  

• Strong capability in electrical design, specification, analysis and problem‑solving.
  

• Proven experience with HV equipment and/or control systems.
  

• Ability to manage engineering activities across the full asset lifecycle.
  

• Confident communicator who can translate technical advice for diverse stakeholders.
  

• Experience in onsite activities such as testing, commissioning or operational support.

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers

Questions and next steps

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

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to recruitment@hydro.com.au

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