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Snowy Hydro Limited

Project Engineer - Quality Mechanical

Join Snowy Hydro as a Project Engineer - Quality Mechanical in Snowy Mountains, Australia. Oversee mechanical quality and manufacturing for the Snowy 2.0 renewable energy project. Enjoy a 14/7 roster and contribute to a landmark sustainable energy initiative.
Snowy Hydro Limited
Snowy Hydro Limited
Snowy Mountains, Australia On-site Contract position UTC+10:00

Snowy Hydro Limited

Company Overview

Snowy Hydro Limited

NSW, Australia

1949

Approximately 1,000-5,000 employees (source: leadiq.com). Snowy Hydro is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company with no public revenue data available for 2023 or later.

What They Do

Snowy Hydro's core technology focus is on pumped hydro-electricity, gas-fired peaking, diesel peaking, and contracted wind and solar renewables. The company operates 16 power stations and one pumping station, boasting a total generating capacity of over 5,500 MW dispatched to the National Electricity Market (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, which is a significant part of their operations, features nine hydro-electric power stations and 16 dams linked by 145 km of tunnels and 80 km of aqueducts, primarily located in Kosciuszko National Park. Additionally, Snowy Hydro manages water storage and diversion under the Snowy Water Licence for irrigation to the Murray and Murrumbidgee systems (source: wikipedia.org).

Projects & Track Record

Snowy Hydro has a rich history of notable projects, including the original Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, which was completed in 1974 and delivered a total output of 3,740 MW from seven power stations, such as Guthega, which began operations in 1955 (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The company also operates significant gas assets, including the Colongra Power Station (667 MW, acquired in 2015), Laverton North (320 MW), and Latrobe Valley (300 MW) in Victoria, along with three diesel stations in South Australia totaling 136 MW (source: wikipedia.org). Currently, major projects include Snowy 2.0, which aims to link the Tantangara and Talbingo dams via a 27 km underground tunnel and establish a new pumped-hydro station for 2,000 MW generation and 175 hours of storage, with construction having commenced in 2019 (source: snowyhydro.com.au).

Recent Developments

In March 2018, the Australian Government acquired full ownership of Snowy Hydro by purchasing shares from New South Wales and Victoria, solidifying its status as a wholly-owned Commonwealth entity (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The construction of Snowy 2.0 is a significant advancement in the company's portfolio, marking it as a nation-building pumped-hydro project that commenced in 2019 (source: snowyhydro.com.au). Additionally, Snowy Hydro has secured contracts for over 1,000 MW from ten wind and solar projects, enhancing its renewable energy offerings (source: leadiq.com).

Working There

Snowy Hydro offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including generation (hydro, gas, diesel operations), engineering, construction, and retail services through brands like Red Energy and Lumo Energy. The company also has opportunities in support functions such as IT, HR, and finance, with hiring occurring at their headquarters in Cooma, the Sydney office, and various project sites across New South Wales and Victoria (source: leadiq.com). The company culture emphasizes community support and has a long history of integrating a multinational workforce, with 65% of the original workforce being migrants from over 30 nations (source: nma.gov.au). While specific benefits are not detailed in available sources, the company is known for its commitment to customer service excellence through its retail brands (source: leadiq.com).


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Job Description

Are you ready to be part of a world-class project that's reshaping Australia's energy future? Snowy 2.0, the largest renewable energy initiative in the country, is an ambitious expansion of the iconic Snowy Scheme. Focused on providing on-demand power and vast storage capacity, this project is paving the way for a sustainable, low-carbon future.

The Role

Based on the Snowy 2.0 Project, this role is responsible for delivering project engineering oversight and quality assurance across all mechanical manufacturing, preservation and site-based installation works on behalf of the 2.0 Owner's Team. Reporting to the Quality Lead - Construction, the primary purpose of the position is to proactively ensure the Employer's Requirements (ERs) are met in accordance with the contract.

This is a 2-year fixed-term contract based on site, operating on a 14/7 roster.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain the highest standards of health and safety, lead by example, and act in line with Snowy values and SHL Health & Safety policies.
  • Ensure all works meet the Employer's Requirements and proactively prevent short, medium and long-term quality or operational risks.
  • Implement and support the project quality strategy to avoid manufacturing or construction-related legacy issues.
  • Oversee mechanical manufacturing activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications and Employer's Requirements.
  • Coordinate and attend hold and witness points, and review contractor documentation for compliance.
  • Conduct site-based quality oversight of installation and fit-out works to ensure alignment with IFC drawings, specifications and current design revisions.
  • Monitor contractor performance to identify deficiencies early and prevent delays or quality reduction.
  • Ensure inspections, testing and corrective actions are completed in the best interest of the project.
  • Review contractor lot and manufacturing records in line with project quality principles.
  • Prepare and monitor daily quality reports and provide updates to the Quality Lead.

What You'll Bring

A degree in Engineering that meets the requirements for Corporate Membership with Engineers Australia, together with experience delivering large, complex mechanical engineering projects in construction environments. You bring strong quality management capability and solid engineering and manufacturing knowledge. You work well in a team and independently, take ownership of your responsibilities, adapt quickly to changing demands, and can confidently read and interpret scopes, specifications and drawings to develop safe and practical methods to deliver the work.

The Team

At Snowy 2.0, we live by the principle of "One Team Working Together." If you're a problem-solver with a passion for driving change and making a real impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and apply now. Together, we'll deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia's history.

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About the role

March 7, 2026

Contract position

Company

March 7, 2026

On-site

Hydropower , Energy Storage

Snowy Hydro Limited

snowyhydro.com.au

  •  Snowy Mountains, Australia

Experience delivering large, complex mechanical engineering projects

UTC+10:00