EMS Engineer

TasNetworks; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite car parking

20 days annual leave + 3 days between

Electricity discount 16.66%

17.5% leave loading

Career development - RTO and career 2

Onsite gyms with wellbeing rebate

All tools to be successful

Job summary

TasNetworks in Hobart is seeking an experienced EMS Engineer to join the Control Systems team and support the Tasmanian Power System's secure, reliable operation.

You will lead EMS model design, development and ongoing improvement, working across transmission networks, OT, and Network Operations to ensure accurate, resilient EMS applications and real-time decision support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Power Engineering or an Associate Diploma with extensive electricity industry experience.
• Experience with Control Systems, SCADA and EMS, including power system simulators, applications, databases and user interfaces.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and modelling principles and techniques.
• Project management knowledge and proven project management experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a real-time environment and resolve problems efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within a regulatory environment.
• An understanding of the Tasmanian electricity system and National Electricity Rules.
• Experience with SCADA applications and communications protocols.
• Development experience in C, C++, C# or Python.
• Experience retrieving and analysing historical information from SCADA databases.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver outcomes.
• A results-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and customer outcomes.
• The ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and deliver customer-focused results.

Responsibilities

• Building and supporting secure, reliable real-time operational systems across data, software, hardware and applications.
• Providing technical expertise for the operation, design, augmentation and strategic direction of the EMS.
• Leading the design, development, maintenance and implementation of EMS applications and network models.
• Ensuring EMS reliability, recoverability, performance and accuracy.
• Developing and maintaining supporting EMS layers, including calculations, data management, storage and interfaces.
• Coordinating quality assurance activities to ensure the EMS model accurately reflects system conditions.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults and incidents, including identifying causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Working with Control System Engineers to resolve EMS data, display and advanced application issues.
• Proactively managing system, process and data risks through to resolution.
• Participating in an on-call roster supporting the broader Operational Systems real-time environment.

Skills

Control Systems

SCADA

EMS

OT

Power system analysis

Project management

Real-time problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Power Engineering

Associate Diploma (electricity industry)

Tools

C

C++

C#

Python

SCADA applications

Databases

User interfaces

Power system simulators

Job description

About The Role

Shape the Future of Tasmania's Power System

TasNetworks is seeking an experienced EMS Engineer to join our Control Systems team and play a key role in the secure, reliable and efficient operation of the Tasmanian Power System.

This is a technically significant role for an engineer who enjoys working across the control systems and Operational Technology (OT) that support the power system. You’ll provide specialist expertise across the transmission network focused Energy Management System (EMS), supporting the systems and applications Network Operations rely on every day.

You’ll play a key part in the management, design, development and strategic direction of EMS models and applications, ensuring they are secure, accurate, resilient and fit for purpose. Your work will directly support real-time decision-making and the reliability of Tasmania’s electricity network.

What you’ll do

Working closely with Network Operations, Control System Engineers and other stakeholders, you’ll ensure the EMS model reflects the power system and that issues are identified and resolved quickly. You’ll also contribute to projects, operator training and the ongoing improvement of Control Systems capability.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Building and supporting secure, reliable real-time operational systems across data, software, hardware and applications.
• Providing technical expertise for the operation, design, augmentation and strategic direction of the EMS.
• Leading the design, development, maintenance and implementation of EMS applications and network models.
• Ensuring EMS reliability, recoverability, performance and accuracy.
• Developing and maintaining supporting EMS layers, including calculations, data management, storage and interfaces.
• Coordinating quality assurance activities to ensure the EMS model accurately reflects system conditions.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults and incidents, including identifying causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Working with Control System Engineers to resolve EMS data, display and advanced application issues.
• Proactively managing system, process and data risks through to resolution.
• Participating in an on-call roster supporting the broader Operational Systems real-time environment.

About You

You’ll have a strong background in Control Systems, SCADA, EMS and OT with a foundation in electrical power engineering. You’ll be able to demonstrate an ability to work on complex systems and be comfortable working where reliability, accuracy and rapid problem-solving are essential.

You’ll also bring software and data capability, together with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, operators, project teams and business stakeholders.

To Be Successful, You’ll Have

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Power Engineering, or an Associate Diploma with extensive electricity industry experience.
• Experience with Control Systems, SCADA and EMS, including power system simulators, applications, databases and user interfaces.
• Knowledge of power system analysis and modelling principles and techniques.
• Project management knowledge and proven project management experience.
• The ability to work effectively in a real-time environment and resolve problems efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working within a regulatory environment.
• An understanding of the Tasmanian electricity system and National Electricity Rules.
• Experience with SCADA applications and communications protocols.
• Development experience in C, C++, C# or Python.
• Experience retrieving and analysing historical information from SCADA databases.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and deliver outcomes.
• A results-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement and customer outcomes.
• The ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and deliver customer-focused results.

What’s on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of Hobart, 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.

As an "employer of choice" we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Free onsite car parking
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
• Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful

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About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and we are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

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 Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Applications close 11:59PM on Sunday 1 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Colin Squires, Leader Control Systems - [e-mail]

TasNetworks is committed to equal opportunity and values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals and those of all ages.

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.