Snowy Hydro Limited

Project Engineer Civil

Join Snowy Hydro in Cooma as a Project Engineer Civil focusing on hydraulic structures. This role involves design coordination, construction support, and documentation review. Benefit from a supportive, inclusive workplace committed to health and wellbeing.
Snowy Hydro Limited
Snowy Hydro Limited
Cooma, Australia On-site Full time 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).


Last updated on Feb 23, 2026 | Report an issue

Snowy 2.0 is looking for a Project Engineer - Civil, to join our multiskilled team in Cooma.

This role will be in the Snowy 2.0 Engineering team and be responsible for coordinating with the contractor and designer to finalise the design, with a focus on hydraulic structures. Once the design is finalised, the position will transition to construction support, design change review, O&M manual review, design closeout and review of as-built documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • You'll work collaboratively to deliver project objectives, fostering effective working relationships
  • You'll review the structural elements of the civil works design packages with regards to applicable Australian and International standards and guidelines, focussing primarily on hydraulic structures.
  • Review of O&M manual documentation, design change requests and reported non- conformances found in the field.
  • You'll participate in workshops and issue resolution meetings to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • You'll inform the civil lead and engineering manager on critical design issues and associated risks.
  • You will review construction and quality documents such as construction method statements, inspection tests procedures, SWMS

About you

  • You have a recognised qualification in civil/structural engineering
  • You have experience in site and project engineering
  • You bring significant experience in civil/structural design, construction and analysis
  • You have a demonstrated understanding & application of Australian Standards and Guidelines for concrete and steel structures
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • You are familiar with applicable Safe Work regulations
  • You have a background on large infrastructure projects

About our workforce

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]

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About the role

May 20, 2026

Full time

Company

May 20, 2026

On-site

Hydropower

Snowy Hydro Limited

snowyhydro.com.au

  •  Cooma, Australia

Significant experience in civil/structural design and project engineering

UTC+10:00