Engineer Mechanical - Site Engineer

Hydro Tasmania is hiring a Mechanical Engineer - Site Engineer for a permanent full-time position in Hobart, TAS. The role involves delivering engineering solutions on-site across Tasmania, supporting hydropower upgrades and maintenance. Candidates should have professional engineering qualifications and experience in mechanical engineering. The position requires regular travel to hydropower stations and offers a competitive salary package along with opportunities for overtime and additional allowances.
Job no: 497668
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Engineering & Technical

Join Hydro Tasmania to deliver major hydropower upgrades. Solve real problems, support critical infrastructure, and drive asset performance.
• Deliver smart, practical engineering on-site across Tasmania.
• Work with a team of industry experts.
• Opportunity for OT and additional allowances.

Salary range $113,448 – $131,517 plus super OT and allowances

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us as we look ahead to a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations across the state in line with our Major Works program.

We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements even in ways we haven’t yet considered.
Learn more: www.hydro.com.au/careers

About the role:

To put it simply… You’ll use your mechanical engineering expertise on-site, where it matters most. As part of Hydro Tasmania’s Asset & Infrastructure (A&I) team, you'll help deliver practical engineering solutions across our hydropower network.

This site-based role gives you the opportunity to apply your skills in the field, where you’ll be part of the action, working directly with assets, contractors, and project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will be…

✓ Providing technical guidance and design support for refurbishment and maintenance programs across various sites.

✓ Travelling regularly to hydropower stations across Tasmania to support project delivery.

✓ Reviewing and contributing to engineering documentation, reports, and standards.

✓ Solving real-time technical challenges and supporting commissioning, inspection, and defect resolution.

✓ Collaborating closely with project managers, production staff, and delivery teams on-site.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD-AI- Engineer Mechanical- Major Works - HT4.pdf

Who are you?

A motivated and passionate Mechanical Engineer, you’re eager to offer on-site expertise where your skills can directly impact performance. With professional engineering qualifications (eligible for Engineers Australia membership) and extensive experience in mechanical engineering, you bring specialised knowledge in NDT methods, FEA and CAD, welding inspection, and hydraulic systems.

Your proven background in asset management, refurbishing rotating machinery, and procurement makes you well-suited for this hands-on role. A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to values-based decision-making, you communicate effectively with stakeholders and work well in dynamic environments. As this role requires significant time on-site, a willingness to travel regularly and a valid driver’s licence are essential.

Haven’t convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive salary package, this site-based role offers you the unique chance to work in Tasmania’s most beautiful and dynamic locations, from Strathgordon to the West Coast.

Other great benefits include:
• Access to fully maintained fleet vehicles for site travel
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Tasmania
• Career development and training opportunities
• Flexible work options where possible, even in site-based roles (Talk to us about shift patterns)
• Generous parental leave, employee energy discounts, and more

We’re also a proud endorsed employer for women, with inclusive policies and support available via our Work180 profile: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let’s get applying!

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

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

Advertised: 01 May 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: