Graduate Engineer - Electrical

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project is expanding the iconic Snowy Scheme to deliver reliable power and critical energy storage to make Snowy Hydro's vision of a sustainable, reliable energy future a reality.

About the program

Our Engineering Graduate Program is a fantastic opportunity to work in a values based organisation, gain experience in shaping your future career and the sustainable future of Australia. It offers a 2 year rotational program across Snowy Hydro's operations including exposure across a range of business areas and assets, building real insight into the unique work we do in the heart of the beautiful Snowy Mountains.

During the program, you will complete four rotations across areas of the business such as Asset Management, Plant and Site Engineering, Project Delivery, Operational Technology and Snowy 2.0, both in Cooma and our regions throughout the spectacular Snowy Mountains. You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills through training programs, professional development, mentoring and networking.

If you are looking to launch an impactful engineering career, there is no better place to start than Snowy.

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To be eligible for the Snowy Hydro Graduate Program, applicants must

• Have completed an Electrical Engineering degree
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Be willing to live in the Snowy Mountains Area for the 2 year program duration
• Demonstrated ability to manage their own time and an ability to work autonomously
• Have excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Capacity for analytical thinking and the ability to identify the key elements of complex issues and problems
• Motivation and enthusiasm to achieve set goals and beyond

What makes our program truly unique?

• Variety of Work: From Plant Engineering and Asset Management to Project Delivery, Planning & Performance, SCADA, Snowy 2.0 and Water & Environment, the opportunities are immense.
• Professional Development: You will participate in GROW - Snowy Hydro's 5 part Professional Development Program specifically designed for graduates.
• Iconic Assets: Hands-on work with some of the most complex and technical engineering feats in the world, the Snowy Scheme is often described as an "engineering wonder of the world".
• Vibrant Community & Lifestyle: Be part of a supportive and inspiring team with a strong values led culture, where people and safety come first. We offer working patterns in our regions that provide excellent work life balance and opportunities to explore the Snowy Mountains Area. There is a range of outdoor activities, regardless of the season, with easy access to the stunning Sapphire Coast and Canberra as well.
• Award-Winning Workplace: We are proud to be ranked 4th on TIME's Best Employers 2025 list.

Our Values of Safety, Teamwork, Ownership, Agility, Decency and Courage are ingrained in our history. From the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme to the integrated retail and generation organisation we are today, our Values define who we are. Every day the Values come to life through our behaviour, our choices, our decisions and in our interactions with each other and our customers.

Beyond the diverse work and great community, we offer some of Australia's most beautiful work locations (accommodation is provided).

Recruitment Process

You must include detailed answers to the application questions, a copy of your CV and your most recent academic transcript.

The recruitment process will include an online assessment with shortlisted candidates invited to online interviews taking place in the week of 20 April 2026.

Apply today and Ignite Your Future!

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [email protected]