Senior Site Engineer Elektrotechnik (m/w/d)

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 iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. 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, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to make a significant impact on one of Australia's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects? We are looking for a dedicated Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to join our Snowy 2.0 site team. This is a unique opportunity to provide vital engineering oversight and assurance, ensuring that our electrical construction and installation works meet the highest standards and contractual requirements.

You won't just be checking boxes; you'll be a proactive leader on the ground. Reporting directly to the Site Manager (Electrical), you'll act as their 2IC and play a key role in the project's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading with Safety: You'll champion our commitment to health and safety, ensuring all activities align with Snowy Hydro's policies and values.
• Driving Excellence: You will provide assurance that construction and installation works are delivered exactly as designed, preventing legacy issues and ensuring the long-term performance of the Snowy 2.0 asset.
• Proactive Oversight: You will be our eyes and ears on site, reviewing the contractor's performance to identify and resolve potential issues before they become delays or quality concerns.
• Technical Collaboration: You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing technical support to site engineers and assurance officers, and coordinating with major contractors like Voith and Future Generation Joint Venture

About the location

This role will require you to be 100% on-site, working off a 14/7 FIFO roster. Standard FIFO camp-style arrangements are included.

About you

We are looking for someone who is as technically capable as they are collaborative. To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• Qualifications: A degree in Electrical Engineering that makes you eligible for Corporate Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Experience: Experience on large-scale, complex civil or infrastructure projects and knowledge of EM installation.
• Adaptability: The ability to establish priorities, work autonomously, and adapt effectively to changing site circumstances.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to build robust, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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].