Mechanical 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

We are seeking a driven Mechanical Engineer to join the iconic Snowy 2.0 project. Based in Cooma, you will play a critical role in the mechanical engineering aspects of the project, from design and manufacturing through to site installation and commissioning.

Reporting directly to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will ensure our technical quality standards are met without compromising project schedules, while acting as a key interface between contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Conducting comprehensive design reviews of contractor submissions to ensure compliance with Employer Requirements and relevant codes.
• Manufacturing Quality: Evaluating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and undertaking short assignments (around 0.5 months) for Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and manufacturing surveillance.
• Site Installation & Commissioning: Providing assurance that the plant is built to design, undertaking periodic site inspections (3-4 days), and facilitating the handover from the Contractor to Snowy Hydro.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interfacing seamlessly with other disciplines to ensure integrated designs and constructively resolving conflicts to maintain effective working relationships.
• Safety Leadership: Maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, leading by example, and actively championing Snowy Hydro's core values.

About the location

This role is located at our Head Office in Cooma NSW, working Monday to Friday. With FIFO or Relocation for the right candidate.

About you

• Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years experience in a similar role in civil construction, utilities or a related industry.
• Industry Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of power generation, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas clearly to individuals and groups.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify issues, problems and opportunities, make timely decisions, and assist in solution findings.
• Bonus Skills: An interest in BIM and asset registers could be advantageous.

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].