Asset Specialist Lead - Civil

About Snowy:

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 mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 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 a Lead Asset Specialist – Civil, you will play a critical role in the long-term performance and capability of Snowy Hydro’s infrastructure. You’ll lead the provision of civil engineering expertise across a range of assets, ensuring they remain safe, compliant, and efficient for the future. This is a key technical leadership role, responsible for developing engineering strategies, maintaining standards, and mentoring civil engineering professionals, while collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical support and guidance to operational and maintenance teams on complex asset issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practices and drive improvements within Snowy Hydro.
• Provide sound technical and engineering advice on asset issues, including troubleshooting and investigations.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Asset Health & Asset Risk processes.
• Mentor and guide a team of civil engineers and technical specialists.
• Act as the key technical liaison for civil engineering and maintenance contractors, and external suppliers, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate effectively with broader Operations teams to ensure practical and safe engineering solutions.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with internal policies, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.

About the location:

This full time role is based out of our Cooma office, offering the opportunity to work in the heart of the Snowy Mountains region. You'll be part of a dedicated local team delivering key engineering advice to support projects across all of Snowy Hydro’s existing assets. The role will also involve travel to project sites across New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia as required, providing diverse project exposure and the chance to work in a variety of environments.

Relocation support is available to those wanting to move to Cooma, NSW. 

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (a postgraduate qualification is highly regarded).
• 7-10 years’ experience in a Civil engineering role within the power generation or heavy industrial sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Exceptional technical depth and analytical skills, with the ability to solve complex, multi-faceted engineering problems. A strong track record of conducting complex engineering investigations and analysis, with demonstrable results.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers or technical staff.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proactive and strategic thinker, able to anticipate future asset challenges and opportunities with existing aging assets.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
• A meticulous and systematic approach to engineering, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.
• Experience in infrastructure such as heavy industrial power generation facilities, hydraulic transfer systems (tunnels and aqueducts), penstocks, bridges, roads, and bank stabilisation is highly desirable.
  Ability to travel across sites as required.

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 recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au

If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications close 23rd October (if not filled prior).