Project Engineer - Electrical

Snowy Hydro; Cooma; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical) to provide on-site engineering oversight and assurance of electrical construction activities. The role requires delivering works to high standards in line with the Employer’s Requirements and to operate 100% on-site on a 14/7 FIFO roster with camp-style arrangements.

Key qualifications include a recognised degree in Electrical Engineering and demonstrated experience on large-scale infrastructure projects with EM

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience on large-scale, complex civil or infrastructure projects and knowledge of EM installation.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of complex infrastructure projects with multiple contract interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Champion a culture of safety by implementing plans and modeling behaviors.
• Construction Oversight: Ensure contractor compliance with design requirements, specs, and IFC drawings.
• Proactive Monitoring: Review contractor activities to detect deficiencies, discrepancies, or faults early.
• Technical Coordination: Review Safety in Design studies, risk assessments, and construction documentation.
• Reporting: Prepare daily site reports on progress, plant, equipment, KPIs, and resources.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate records, including ITP progress and NCR registers.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical installation knowledge

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Project Engineer (Electrical) to join the Snowy 2.0 Owners team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing onsite engineering oversight and assurance of electrical construction and installation activities, ensuring that all works are delivered to the highest standards and in strict accordance with the Employer’s Requirements (ER).

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Champion a culture of safety by implementing plans and modeling behaviors consistent with Snowy Values.

• Construction Oversight: Provide assurance that the contractor is complying with design requirements, specifications, and the latest IFC drawings.

• Proactive Monitoring: Constantly review contractor activities to detect performance deficiencies, discrepancies, or faults early.

• Technical Coordination: Conduct reviews of Safety in Design studies, risk assessments, and construction documentation.

• Reporting: Monitor and prepare daily reports on site progress, including plant, equipment, KPIs, and resource management.

• Documentation Management: Manage and maintain accurate, accessible records, including ITP progress and NCR registers

About the Location

This role will require you to be 100% on-site, working off a 14/7 FIFO roster. Standard FIFO camp-style arrangements are included.

About you

• Qualifications: Recognised tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Experience: Experience on large-scale, complex civil or infrastructure projects and knowledge of EM installation.

• Project Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects with multiple contract interfaces.

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of construction and E&M installation is highly regarded.

• Soft Skills: Ability to work autonomously and establish priorities without supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. A flexible, resilient attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business demands.

• Values: A high level of alignment with Project Delivery and Snowy Hydro corporate values

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 [e-mail]