Plant Engineer Civil

Snowy Hydro; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance based bonus

Parental leave options

Additional leave beyond NES

Service Award Program

Employee referral plan

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Snowy Hydro seeks a Plant Engineer Civil to lead technical and engineering support for regional maintenance, focusing on health, reliability and longevity of civil infrastructure across roads, aqueducts, drainage and intakes.

You will bridge strategy and hands-on maintenance, mentoring on-site teams while managing risks, defects and small improvement projects. 100% site-based in Cabramurra with an alternating 4-day roster and on-site accommodation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience with asset condition assessments and interpreting technical drawings.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams and to communicate clearly in technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and technical condition assessments to optimise asset longevity.
• Lead investigations into civil defects and perform root‑cause analysis for mitigation.
• Plan, manage and execute minor civil maintenance projects; supervise contractors.
• Coordinate with Regional Planning, Asset Engineering and Dam Safety teams to ensure compliance.
• Ensure activities align with technical standards and environmental requirements.

Skills

Asset assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Team leadership

Technical report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Geotechnical experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

We are seeking a Plant Engineer Civil to spearhead technical and engineering support for our regional maintenance function. In this role, you won't just be managing assets—you will be the driving force behind improving the health, reliability, and longevity of critical regional civil infrastructure (including roads, aqueducts, drainage systems, and intakes).

As a technical leader, you will bridge the gap between high-level engineering strategy and hands‑on maintenance, mentoring teams on the ground while managing risks, defects, and minor improvement projects.

This is a full-time 100% site based, Drive-in Drive-Out (DIDO) role based in Cabramurra, with on‑site accommodation and facilities provided. The position operates on an alternating 4-day work week roster (8 days per fortnight).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert. Coach, mentor, and upskill on‑site maintenance teams to build overall engineering capability.
• Conduct site inspections and technical condition assessments. Evaluate current maintenance routines, identify improvement opportunities, and optimise asset longevity.
• Lead investigations into civil defects, conduct root‑cause analyses, and implement proactive mitigation strategies for aging infrastructure to ensure maximum operational safety.
• Plan, manage, and execute minor civil maintenance projects. Supervise contractors and represent the region's interests in major capital project scope developments and design reviews.
• Ensure all activities align with technical standards and environmental management requirements. Partner closely with Regional Planning, Asset Engineering, and Dam Safety teams.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of strong technical expertise and excellent people skills:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in asset condition assessments, interpreting complex technical drawings, and applying engineering standards to solve practical, real-world problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and continuous-learning environment.
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven track record in technical report writing.
• A proactive mindset regarding risk management, defect investigation (Root Cause Analysis), and process optimisation.
• Ability to be pragmatic when developing scope of work(s) for the regional maintenance team to plan and execute.
• Any geotechnical related experience and/or accreditation will be highly favourable.

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 ***********@snowyhydro.com.au.

Applications open until Wednesday 29th July.

Benefits

• An annual performance based bonus.
• A range of parental leave options, including 30 weeks paid leave for primary carers and 10 weeks for non-primary.
• We provide additional leave over and above the minimum National Employment Standards.
• A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues
• Corporate clothing allowance.