Graduate Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical & Civil)
Hydro Tasmania
Company Overview
Hydro Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
1914
Approximately 1,300 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Revenue of $1.7 billion in 2023 (source: zoominfo.com).
What They Do
Hydro Tasmania is a leading renewable energy generator in Australia, primarily focused on hydropower. The company operates 30 hydroelectric power stations and one gas-fired station, while also holding joint ownership in three wind farms. Their technology portfolio includes hybrid systems that integrate wind, solar, battery storage, and other advanced energy solutions, allowing them to provide comprehensive electricity generation services for the Tasmanian grid. They trade renewable energy and environmental products on the National Electricity Market via the Basslink interconnector, catering to both residential and industrial users in Tasmania, as well as exporting energy to mainland Australia and global clients seeking hybrid renewable integrations (source: hydro.com.au).
Projects & Track Record
Hydro Tasmania has a rich history of notable projects, including the foundational Waddamana Power Station, which began operations in 1916. Other significant projects include the Duck Reach power station, Lake Margaret, and the Tribute Power Station, which was established in 1994 to honor the company's workers. More recently, the Flinders Island Hydro Energy Hub was commissioned in 2017, featuring a combination of wind, solar, and battery storage technologies that achieved over 2,000 hours of 100% renewable operation. Ongoing projects include the Tarraleah Hydro Scheme redevelopment, which aims to double its capacity, and a major solar farm purchase agreement that will enhance Tasmania's renewable energy generation capabilities (source: wikipedia.org).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Hydro Tasmania has launched a renewable energy offtake tender aimed at integrating wind and solar projects to deliver up to 1,500 GWh/year, which is crucial for maintaining grid reliability amid increasing demand. Additionally, they secured a power purchase agreement for the 288 MW Northern Midlands solar farm in early 2024. The company is also actively supporting Tasmania's Green Hydrogen Hub initiative, which aims to enhance hydrogen production capabilities through firming from their hydro assets (source: power-technology.com).
Working There
Hydro Tasmania offers a variety of roles across its operations, including positions in generation, engineering, IT, and construction. The company is focused on expanding its workforce to support ongoing projects such as the Tarraleah redevelopment and hybrid energy integration initiatives. Hiring primarily occurs from their Hobart headquarters and statewide power stations, with a strong emphasis on community and long-term commitment to Tasmania's energy security. The culture at Hydro Tasmania is deeply rooted in its history, with many employees coming from multi-generational hydro families, fostering a sense of belonging and dedication to the region (source: hydro.com.au).
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Job Description
Our program begins in February each year, initially based in Hobart, Tasmania. You will have the opportunity to rotate across various, relevant areas of our business where you can build on your capabilities and create a career that's right for you. This may include being onsite for a major asset upgrade, being involved in the pre-commissioning and commissioning stages of a project, involved in detailed design with our consulting business Entura, or working on our strategic asset plan. The program also involves:
- Working at sites across Tasmania, including on site at our hydropower stations, dams and lakes depending on your role
- Being a part of big renewable infrastructure projects that are working towards powering the nation
- The opportunity to work for a business voted as one of the best places to work by Graduates
As a Graduate Engineer, you will likely be required to travel around Tasmania to attend and evaluate our assets as necessary. Our Graduate Program is a fixed-term program for 2 years.
To find out more about our graduate streams and the program overall for 2027, check out Hydro Tasmania Graduate Programs & Internships
Salary from $83,283 plus super
Benefits
Along with competitive remuneration package within an accelerated remuneration framework, there are a range of benefits in joining Hydro Tasmania's Graduate Program including working at one of the best places to work by Graduates! Some of these include:
- Perks like electricity discounts and health insurance discounts
- Access to our Fitness Passport program
- Training budgets to put towards the skills you want to learn
- Flexible work environments that best suit you
- Ongoing tailored support inside and outside of the program!
Skills & experience
- A recent (graduated within the last 2 years) or upcoming degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical)
- Passion, enthusiasm and a commitment to driving positive change
- Ability to communication and work effectively (written and verbal) in a team environment
- Attention to detail and self-awareness
- Eagerness to learn and build relationships inside and across the business
Our Graduate program is a great opportunity to learn! This does mean we are more focussed on those currently studying (or recently completed) their Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree. Those studying Master's Degree or Postgraduate studies are less eligible for our program as skills are typically more advanced at this point and our program is designed to teach you a lot of the skills potentially already developed.
How to Apply & Next Steps
Please attach your resume, most recent University transcript and cover letter to your application. In your cover letter, outline your skills and experiences you will bring to the role as well as answer the following questions:
- What interests you in working with Hydro Tasmania and what would you like to achieve within the Graduate Program?
- What led you to choose your area of study?
- What skills from your non-academic work and life would you bring to the Graduate Program?
At Hydro Tasmania, we pride ourselves on our merit-based recruitment processes, and for our Graduate recruitment, this is no different. This means you will be assessed on your skills and abilities, however, as a Graduate, we aren't expecting you to have lots of experience in your chosen field, we are simply looking for you to be able to demonstrate some core competencies such as working well in a team, communication, self-awareness and a proactive approach to work.
Thinking of using generative AI in your application? We encourage you to use all the tools you have available to help you and make things easier! We do recommend caution however, as generative AI can make your job application sound more generic which won't help you stand out in our competitive process - this is your chance to sell us on you!
When applying, make sure you select the stream most relevant to your degree/background. If more than one is relevant, you can apply for multiple streams. We do recommend however to focus your application on one stream and call out in your cover letter if you wish to be considered for multiple!
If eligible for our program (studying/recently completed a relevant degree and have full working rights in Australia or able to obtain in time for employment), once you have submitted your initial application, you will be asked to complete our Vervoe online assessment. Vervoe is an online platform that provides skills-based assessments for candidates. We recommend applying ASAP to ensure you have as much time as possible to complete this next stage.
To learn more about each stage of our process, check out our SEEK Grad profile in the following link and note the key elements we are looking for at each stage!
https://au.gradconnection.com/employers/hydro-tasmania/
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 [email protected]
Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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About the role
March 6, 2026
Full time
Company
- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Recent graduates or upcoming graduates
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