Project Engineer - Electrical

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 full-time Project Engineer - Electrical reporting to the Manager - Project Engineering, you will provide essential electrical project engineering and technical support to the Capital Projects Team for existing snowy hydro assets. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring the long-term reliability and availability of Snowy Hydro's assets through a diverse suite of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Documentation Oversight: Promote ethical practices, coordinate electrical engineering activities, develop deliverables, and rigorously review all engineering documentation for equipment, materials, and services to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Monitor work execution to confirm adherence to design, participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and implement corrective actions in line with project procedures and quality plans.
• Technical Reviews and Procurement Support: Coordinate and participate in various technical reviews (design, safety in design, construction methodology, risk), and assist with procurement activities.
• Construction, Commissioning, and Handover Support: Coordinate commissioning programs, provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning, and ensure complete and correct technical documentation for project handover and close-out.
• Professional Development & Collaboration: Continuously improve personal skills, maintain current industry knowledge, and build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Reporting & Control: Assist Project Engineering Manager/Project Managers in reporting engineering progress and implementing corrective actions to maintain project budgets and schedules.

About the location:

While Cooma, NSW is the preferred location for this role, we will also consider candidates based from any of our Snowy Asset regional office locations, with hybrid working arrangements available for the right candidate. Relocation assistance is available for those interested in relocating to Cooma. 

Cooma is a vibrant regional hub located just 80 minutes from Canberra, in the heart of the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales. As the gateway to the Snowy Mountains, Cooma offers an exceptional lifestyle with access to national parks, snowfields, and year-round outdoor recreation. Known for its scenic beauty, rich multicultural heritage, and welcoming community, Cooma provides a unique opportunity to balance career growth with the benefits of regional living.

About you:

• Holds a tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering satisfying the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 2 years of experience on medium to large Greenfield and Brownfield projects within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Possesses technical exposure to equipment technologies relevant to power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of personnel, including internal and external stakeholders, and those in remote locations.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a small multidisciplinary team, and can perform effectively both on-site and remotely.
• Able to adapt quickly and constructively to changing circumstances and business demands.
• Ability to work 2-3 days per week from the office and travel to sites, including overnight stays, as required for project delivery.

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 Thursday 31st July.