On-Site Mechanical Project Engineer - FIFO 14/7

Snowy Hydro; Long Plain; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical to provide critical engineering oversight for the Snowy 2.0 project. You will ensure mechanical construction aligns with safety, quality and project specifications, on a remote, 14/7 FIFO roster.

Key responsibilities include reviewing ITPs, NCRs, and coordinating with Site Engineers and technical officers to support a seamless handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent eligible for Engineers Australia membership.
• Proven experience on large-scale civil, infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong QA/QC and site-based documentation review capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously in remote, on-site environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and assurance for mechanical construction activities.
• Review and close-out ITPs, NCRs, and contractor compliance with Employer Requirements.
• Coordinate with site teams to ensure safe, on-specification delivery and handover.
• Support commissioning reviews, ensuring proper integration of mechanical systems with E&M and Civil works.
• Maintain thorough on-site records, progress reporting and QA/QC coordination.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomy

Safety oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical to provide critical engineering oversight for the Snowy 2.0 project. You will ensure mechanical construction aligns with safety, quality and project specifications, on a remote, 14/7 FIFO roster.

Key responsibilities include reviewing ITPs, NCRs, and coordinating with Site Engineers and technical officers to support a seamless handover to operations.