Senior Designer Estimator

TasNetworks; Hobart; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

20 days annual leave + 3 days between

Electricity discount of 16.66%

Paid volunteer days

Free onsite parking

Onsite gyms and wellbeing rebate

Career pathways and development

All equipment provided

Job summary

TasNetworks in Hobart, Australia is seeking a Designer to join the design team. The role focuses on on-site customer engagement, creating accurate connection designs, and overseeing cost estimates for various projects. You will coordinate with delivery teams, ensuring compliance with NECF and TasNetworks safety standards, using AutoCAD/AUD and related tools. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive package with benefits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in power system design or equivalent
• Electrical Advanced Diploma or higher or significant trade-based experience in electrical distribution
• MS Office, AUD/CAD applications, surveying and network analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers on-site to assess and define connection requirements
• Develop accurate designs and cost estimates for overhead, underground, building substations and augmentation projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert advice on connection options and pricing
• Coordinate design information and handover to delivery teams, ensuring technical clarity
• Ensure all work complies with NECF, TasNetworks standards, and safety requirements
• Apply technical software and tools including AutoCAD, AUD, MS Office, surveying and network analysis applications

Skills

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Technical communication

Design software

Education

Power system design qualification

Electrical Advanced Diploma or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

AUD (Automated Utility Design)

MS Office

Surveying

Network analysis tools

Job description

About the role

Band 4 Role - base salary around $142,891 (plus Super)
total package to be negotiated with successful candidate based on skills and experience

At TasNetworks, we design and deliver the energy systems that power Tasmania — safely, reliably, and sustainably. We’re looking for a talented Designer to join our collaborative design team and help shape the future of our distribution network.

You’ll be the main point of contact for customers needing design advice, helping them understand their options and guiding them through the connection process. Your work will support the safe and efficient delivery of projects and ensure designs are completed to a high standard.

This role suits someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working with people and turning technical information into clear, workable designs.

This role will see you:

• Work directly with customers on-site to assess and define connection requirements
• Develop accurate designs and cost estimates for overhead, underground, building substations and augmentation projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing expert advice on connection options and pricing
• Coordinate design information and handover to delivery teams, ensuring technical clarity
• Ensure all work complies with NECF, TasNetworks standards, and safety requirements
• Apply technical software and tools including AutoCAD , AUD (Automated Utility Design)/ , MS Office , surveying, and network analysis applications

About you

As an experienced distribution designer with demonstrated proficiency in overhead, underground and substations, you are confident working in the field and in the office, engaging with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into safe, efficient, and constructible design solutions. With strong technical foundations and a clear, professional communication style, you build trusted relationships, manage expectations effectively, and apply sound judgement to deliver high-quality outcomes. You take pride in practical problem-solving, attention to detail, and driving projects forward in a structured and collaborative way.

You bring tertiary qualifications in power system design, Electrical Advanced Diploma or greater, or significant trade-based experience in the electrical distribution industry. You understand underground and overhead distribution systems, substations, and street lighting, and you’re skilled with MS Office, AUD (Automated Utility Design)/CAD applications, surveying and design tools, and network analysis techniques.

You take pride in producing high‑quality work, meeting deadlines and supporting safe, reliable outcomes for customers and the network.

What's on offer

This is a Permanent full-time 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.

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

• Flexible work arrangements
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)
• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)
• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• Personalised career pathways and professional development opportunities
• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

Applications close 11:59PM on Wednesday 25 November 2026, 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 Mark Elliott, Design Team Leader – [e-mail]

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, including a National Police Check.

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 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.