Vacation Student

About Snowy:

Snowy Hydro is an integrated and dynamic energy business, leading the transition to renewables in the National Electricity Market in Australia. A leading provider of peak, renewable electricity, Snowy Hydro has a world class reputation in engineering innovation and technical expertise. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the 4100 megawatt Snowy Mountains Scheme. We also provide clean, efficient electricity and gas to almost one million customers - households and businesses - across the country through our retail energy business, Red Energy.

About the position:

Our Summer Vacation Program commences on the 1 December 2025 and runs for 12 weeks until 27 February 2026. The complexity of our business demands a broad range of skills, and our program offers you an exceptional opportunity to experience working with one of the most complex water and electricity utilities in the world. 

Our vacation program is a feeder to our Graduate Program and is a great opportunity to get into the business, experience and understand the unique work that we do - in a pretty wonderful part of the world!

Who can apply?

We are looking for students in their penultimate year of an Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil preferred) degree who have achieved a credit average or higher and are motivated and enthusiastic to learn hands on as part of a committed team.

What is included in our Vacation Program?

• Paid Vacation Program based in the NSW Snowy Mountains region

• Fully furnished share house accommodation for the 12 weeks

• Opportunities for site visits to hydro assets across the region

• Direct Pathway for our Graduate Program

• Weekly lunch & learns and knowledge shares from experts in the industry

• Opportunity to be part of a student and graduate community and to live and experience all that the beautiful Snowy Mountains has to offer

All of our vacation students will have:

• Proven analysis and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage their own time and an ability to work autonomously
• The ability to work in a team environment to deliver your allocated project 
• Be energetic and self motivated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• An alignment to our company values of Safety; Decency; Teamwork; Agility; Courage and Ownership

What can you expect of Snowy Hydro?

• The opportunity to work alongside and learn from top industry experts in a professional and supportive environment
• Exposure to some of the world's largest and most advanced equipment, technology and infrastructure that forms the diverse portfolio of Snowy Hydro's assets and systems
• A lifestyle in Cooma and the surrounding Snowy Mountains offering a range of outdoor activities, affordable living and easy access to the stunning Sapphire Coast and city lights of Canberra

How to Apply

Applications for the Summer Vacation Program close on 20 July 2025. 

Please ensure you include a cover letter and your academic transcripts with your application.

Our Vacation Program is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience with an iconic, innovative engineering and energy business. To apply, log on to our website: www.snowyhydrocareers.com.au