Senior Project Engineer

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

As our Senior Project Engineer, you are the eyes and ears on the ground for the Snowy 2.0 Owners team. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, your core mission is to oversee contractor activities as the project transitions from primary excavation into the critical structural completion phase. You will be instrumental in overseeing Formwork, Reinforcement, and Pour (FRP) activities, ensuring the built product meets all contractual requirements. More than just monitoring progress, you will proactively spot and solve potential issues before they become legacy problems, ensuring the Snowy 2.0 asset performs safely and successfully for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Safety First: Lead by example to create a culture where health and safety are non-negotiable, ensuring safety plans for high-risk FRP activities (like heavy lifting, steel fixing, and concrete pumping) are actively implemented and aligned with our core values.
• Oversee FRP and Structural Works: Keep a close, daily watch on underground construction-specifically formwork installation, reinforcement placement, and concrete pouring-to ensure everything aligns perfectly with the latest IFC drawings and specifications.
• Drive Quality in Concrete Construction: Monitor all aspects of the structural build, conducting pre-pour inspections, checking rebar spacing, verifying concrete quality and curing processes, and proactively catching potential quality drops before they happen.
• Ensure Transparency and Accountability: Drive strict quality assurance by reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and actively participating in critical witness and hold points before any concrete is poured. Keep the project on track by assessing lookahead schedules, swiftly managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to resolve quality deviations, and reviewing contractor claims to maintain complete transparency.

About the location

This role is located on site working a 14/7 FIFO roster. Standard FIFO camp style arrangements are included.

About you

• The Right Foundation: A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a similar field, making you eligible for Corporate Membership with Engineers Australia.
• Proven Track Record: At least 5 years of hands-on experience working as a civil or tunnel engineer on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Technical Expertise in FRP: Deep, practical knowledge of Formwork, Reinforcement, and Pour (FRP) methodologies, structural concrete elements, and post-excavation tunnel completion. (Note: Experience with TBM and drill & blast is a plus for understanding the complete tunnel lifecycle, but structural concrete expertise is key).
• Engineer Fluency: A strong grasp of structural engineering and quality assurance processes, paired with the ability to easily read and interpret complex work scopes, technical specifications, and rebar/formwork drawings.
• Exceptional People Skills: Highly developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and on-site contractors

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]