About The Role
Band 4 – base salary from $121,188 per annum (plus super). Total package to be negotiated with the 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 Estimator 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, 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 MS Office, AUD (Automated Utility Design)/AutoCAD/MicroStation, surveying, and network analysis applications
About You
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 bring tertiary qualifications in power system design, 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.
As part of our employee benefits we offer:
* 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
* Free onsite parking
* 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
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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