Engineer Electrical (Alternators, Transformers, High Voltage assets)

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.

• 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.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:  PD - AI - Engineer Electrical - HT4 - Jan 26 (CD).pdf 

• 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.

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.

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 

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, 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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