Senior Project Engineer Mechanisch

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 Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical to join the Snowy 2.0 Owners team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind the oversight and assurance of mechanical construction and installation works. Your primary focus will be ensuring that the built product strictly adheres to contractual requirements and that the Contractor delivers against the Employer's Requirements (ER).

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Site Manager Mechanical, you will step up to provide crucial 2IC support when needed. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Project Oversight & Assurance: Proactively review Contractor activities to prevent legacy issues and ensure the Snowy 2.0 asset performs exactly as designed.
• Safety & Leadership: Champion the highest standards of health and safety, lead by example, and foster a collaborative, supportive workplace.
• Quality & Optimisation: Monitor works in progress, review daily reports, and initiate methodology optimisations to drive schedule and cost improvements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Review complex engineering documentation (design, fabrication, commissioning), ensuring it is fit-for-purpose and compliant with all project standards and IFC drawings.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build robust relationships with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors (including Voith, Future Generation Joint Venture, and their subcontractors).
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to Site Engineers and Technical Officers across E&M, Civil, Safety, and Environmental disciplines.

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. We may also look at a 5/2 arrangement for the right candidate.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an adaptable, autonomous professional with a proven track record in heavy infrastructure. You will bring:

• Qualifications: A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, satisfying the eligibility requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Experience: A background working on large-scale, complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects. (Hydropower experience is extremely advantageous)
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of construction and Mechanical installations. Experience managing multiple contract interfaces is highly regarded.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both onsite and remotely.
• Mindset: A proactive, flexible attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to changing project demands and work independently without supervision.

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion are important to us: Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and well-being 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]