Senior Lines Engineer

TasNetworks is seeking a Senior Lines Engineer to join their Lines Assets Engineering team in Cambridge, TAS, Australia. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in utilities. Responsibilities include improving safety outcomes, managing the network, and collaborating across teams. The position offers professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and community involvement.
About The Role

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic senior engineer to join our Lines Assets Engineering team. We are seeking a well-rounded individual who is has knowledge or interest of overhead distribution and/or transmission network assets, who is an excellent problem solver with a continuous improvement focus, and who enjoys working with others in a fast-paced team environment.

This position will work across the organisation to investigate and improve safety outcomes, operationally manage the network, and implement good asset management practices.

This role collaborates heavily across business units and with external partners, so a strong customer-centric focus and proven history in building strong working relationships is critical.

The lines assets team provides professional engineers the opportunity to work within a rapidly evolving energy environment and support Tasmania’s transition to a 200% renewable energy target. The role provides state-wide engineering support and provides opportunity for in-field exposure in a fast-paced and stimulating work environment.

In a business with a comprehensive digital strategy to support initiatives such as smart metering, digital twin, drone inspections and many other technologies, Asset Lines will determine and help implement the strategies to manage overhead network assets.

About You

You will have a Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with over 5 years of engineering experience in utilities or a similar industry.

The successful candidate will have the ability to interpret and practically apply engineering standards and industry guidelines in an operational environment, along with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups. They will be result orientated and be able to influence change within the business. Engineers Australia accredited or recognised four-year professional engineering degree is a requirement for the role, relevant utility, industry knowledge, or knowledge of TasNetworks network assets within the State is highly desirable. Understanding and experience in the use of SAP or similar ERP systems will see you excel in this role.

Ability to work effectively as an engineering team to prioritise and manage stakeholder needs, along with a high degree of problem solving, organisational change management, and time management skills are key requirements of the role.

What's on offer

This is a full time permanent opportunity offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

As an “employer of choice” we have endless stories about how amazing it is to work at TasNetworks. In addition to the great culture and support, we offer excellent employee benefits including:
• Great professional development opportunities (we have a contemporary A&D Team)
• Flexible work arrangements (we really mean it)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (or health & wellbeing rebate) (you know, work/life balance)
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful (modern tools of trade are a must)
• We look at innovative ways to bring the best people to TasNetworks

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How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 8 June 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Sol Foster, Leader Lines Assets – solomon.foster@tasnetworks.com.au

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

About Us

At TasNetworks, we are proud to be the leading provider of electricity transmission and distribution services in Tasmania. With our unwavering commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we deliver a superior electricity supply to over 285,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Our core values and forward-thinking approach make us the trusted brand for all your energy needs.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking. Together, we are powering a bright future for Tasmania.