Electrical engineer (alternators, transformers, high voltage assets)
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
As an Engineer Electrical in our Capital Delivery team, you'll provide high‑quality engineering expertise to support the delivery of significant capital projects designed to extend the life of Hydro Tasmania's generation and infrastructure assets. Working closely with project, production and maintenance teams, you will be instrumental in delivering strategic replacement of our ageing fleet of alternators and transformers and ensure long‑term operational success of these assets. This role offers exposure to complex assets, significant capital investment and the opportunity to influence outcomes across the business.
Salary range $117,987 - $136,778 plus super
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid working options.
- Salary packaging and access to electricity discounts.
- Strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing programs.
- Learning and development support, including internal mobility.
- Career pathways within Australia's leading renewable energy generator.
- Work on meaningful capital projects that support a clean energy future.
Key responsibilities
- Provide electrical engineering support to delivery of major asset replacement programs
- Support project, production and maintenance decisions through technical advice.
- Provide commercially sound engineering input for business cases and project scopes
- Identify and manage electrical asset and project risks through the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to peer mentoring and technical capability within Capital Delivery.
Skills & experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Hands‑on experience with hydroelectric or heavy industrial electrical equipment.
- Technical expertise in alternators, transformers, HV switchgear and associated systems will be highly regarded.
- Applied experience supporting major capital projects or outages in an operational setting.
- Strong risk assessment and engineering problem-solving capability.
About your team
You'll join the Capital Delivery team within Assets & Infrastructure, a multidisciplinary group responsible for delivering complex electrical and infrastructure projects across Hydro Tasmania's generation portfolio. The team is known for its strong technical capability, collaborative culture and focus on delivering long‑term asset performance.
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 [email protected], please note we do not accept applications via email.
Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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About the role
May 5, 2026
Full time
Company
- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Degree in Electrical Engineering with hands-on experience
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