Project Engineer - Mechanical

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 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 iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

Are you a driven mechanical engineer looking to leave your mark on a once-in-a-generation engineering feat? We are seeking a proactive Project Engineer - Mechanical to join the Snowy 2.0 Owners Team. Your primary focus will be providing critical engineering oversight and assurance for mechanical construction and installation works, ensuring everything is built safely, to specification, and without compromising the project's legacy.

Key Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Site Manager - Mechanical and the broader engineering team, you will drive project delivery and quality assurance on the ground:

Installation & Oversight: Provide daily onsite assurance that the Contractor is meeting Employer Requirements, latest methodologies, and IFC drawings.

Quality & Compliance: Monitor Witness and Hold Points, review the Contractor's Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and actively manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Site Coordination: Ensure daily physical attendance at all active work fronts, maintaining accurate electronic records, daily progress reports, and site photography.

Technical Support: Assist in reviewing Safety in Design studies, risk assessments, and construction readiness documentation, while providing technical guidance to Site Engineers and Technical Officers.

Commissioning: Participate in commissioning sequence reviews, ensuring safe and logical integration between E&M and Civil work packages to deliver a seamless handover.

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. We may also look at a 5/2 (Mon-FrI) arrangement for the right candidate.

About you:

To hit the ground running, you will be a proactive, problem-solving engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, remote site environment:

Qualifications: Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering (satisfying eligibility requirements for Corporate Membership of Engineers Australia).

Experience: Proven experience working on large-scale, complex civil engineering, infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects. (Hydropower experience is highly advantageous).

Technical Sharpness: Strong capability in navigating complex contract interfaces, reviewing engineering documentation, and managing site-based QA/QC processes.

Autonomy & Drive: The ability to work independently in a remote environment, adapt quickly to changing business demands, and proactively identify issues before they impact the schedule.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Values: A steadfast commitment to health, safety, and creating a positive workplace, aligning with Snowy Hydro's core values.

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion are important to us: Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and well-being 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

We offer:

• 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.
• Family discounts on fitness, gyms, pools and leisure centres (location dependant).
• A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues