On-Site Mechanical Project Engineer - Hydro Mega Project

Snowy Hydro; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance based bonus

Parental leave options (30 weeks)

Additional leave beyond NES

Employee referral plan

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical to join the Snowy 2.0 Owners Team. The role focuses on providing critical engineering oversight and assurance for mechanical construction and installation works on site, ensuring safety and adherence to specifications for a landmark hydro project.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering degree, proven experience on large-scale civil or heavy industrial projects (hydropower is advantageous), and the ability to operate

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering; eligible for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia.
• Proven experience on large-scale civil engineering, infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
• Hydropower experience advantageous.
• Strong capability to navigate contract interfaces, review engineering documentation and manage site QA/QC processes.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Installations & Oversight: provide daily onsite assurance that Contractor meets Employer Requirements and IFC drawings.
• Quality & Compliance: monitor Witness and Hold Points, review ITPs, and manage NCRs.
• Site Coordination: ensure daily attendance at active fronts, maintain records, progress reports and site photos.
• Technical Support: review Safety in Design studies, risk assessments and construction readiness docs; guide Site Engineers.
• Commissioning: support commissioning sequence reviews and ensure safe integration of E&M with Civil packages for handover.

Education

Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical to join the Snowy 2.0 Owners Team. The role focuses on providing critical engineering oversight and assurance for mechanical construction and installation works on site, ensuring safety and adherence to specifications for a landmark hydro project.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering degree, proven experience on large-scale civil or heavy industrial projects (hydropower is advantageous), and the ability to operate