Graduate Engineer (Electrical, Civil & Mechanical)

Hydro Tasmania is seeking Graduate Engineers (Electrical, Civil & Mechanical) for a permanent full-time role based in Hobart, Tasmania. The program, starting in February, offers opportunities to work on renewable energy projects and rotate across various business areas. Candidates should have a recent engineering degree, enthusiasm for clean energy, and strong communication skills. Hydro Tasmania promotes diversity and workplace flexibility.
Job no: 497611
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Graduate

Power your career where the energy flows

Hydro Tasmania is an endorsed employer for Graduates, check out our page on the AAGE (Australian Association of Graduate Employers) site here: Hydro Tasmania Australia - Top 75 Graduate Employers

Tasmania’s rivers, lakes, and mountains don’t just generate renewable energy – they create opportunities. At Hydro Tasmania, you’ll apply your skills to real-world challenges, working alongside leading experts to shape Australia’s clean energy future. From our Hobart HQ to the remote highlands and wild west coast, our graduate program is your chance to learn, explore, and make an impact where energy is made.

We welcome 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 have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers

As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

We know it’s important to love what you do every day. If you’re passionate about the planet and clean energy, come and join us as we take on what’s next.

To find out more about our graduate streams for 2024, check out Hydro Tasmania Graduate Programs & Internships (gradconnection.com)

Make Tasmania your office

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:
• Depending on your role, working at sites across Tasmania, including on site at our hydropower stations, dams and lakes.
• Being a part of big renewable infrastructure projects that are working towards powering the nation
• Taking part in professional development and networking with your fellow graduates and senior colleagues.

This is a permanent, ongoing role where we will work with you to place you within the business in time for the conclusion of the program.

Key attributes you will bring to the program:
• A recent (graduated within the last 2 years) or upcoming degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Renewable)
• Passion, enthusiasm and a commitment to driving positive change
• Abilities to communicate and work effectively (written and verbal) in a team environment
• Attention to detail and self-awareness
• Willingness to learn and build relationships inside and across the business

Haven’t convinced you yet?

Along with competitive remuneration package within an accelerated remuneration framework, there are a range of benefits in joining Hydro Tasmania’s Graduate Program! Some of these include:
• Training budgets to put towards the skills you want to learn
• Perks like discounted electricity bills and health insurance
• Flexible work environments that best suits you
• Ongoing and tailored support inside and outside of the program!

So – how do I apply?

Please attach your resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experiences you will bring, including telling us a bit about who you are as this is your chance to really sell us on you! You will also be required to attach a copy of your most resent University transcript and be asked to answer the following in your application form:
• 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?

When applying, make sure you select the stream most relevant to your degree/background. If more than one, you can apply for multiple streams, but it can really help your application’s attention to detail if you call this out in your cover letter and highlight a preferred stream!

Applications close 9am Monday 14th April 2025.

Advertised: 03 Mar 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Apr 2025 Tasmania Standard Time