Project Engineer - Steel Linings (FIFO Site)

Snowy Hydro Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited in New South Wales is seeking a Project Engineer - Steel Linings to join the Snowy 2.0 project. You will provide critical onsite engineering oversight for the construction and installation of steel linings, reporting to the Project Manager - Mechanical Installations.

You will work with contractors to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements, review progress, and resolve technical issues before they impact delivery.

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across greenfield or brownfield environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of heavy wall welding, steel lining construction, and installation practices is highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across diverse, remote site teams.
• Autonomy: ability to set priorities, work independently, and adapt flexibly in a fast-paced site environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite engineering oversight and assurance for steel lining installation.
• Review contractor work against design, IFC drawings, specs and ERs.
• Monitor progress to identify defects, delays and performance issues early.
• Support reporting, readiness reviews and defect corrective actions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary site teams, partners and consultants.

Skills

Site oversight

Quality assurance

Heavy wall welding

Steel lining construction

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Snowy Hydro Limited in New South Wales is seeking a Project Engineer - Steel Linings to join the Snowy 2.0 project. You will provide critical onsite engineering oversight for the construction and installation of steel linings, reporting to the Project Manager - Mechanical Installations.

You will work with contractors to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements, review progress, and resolve technical issues before they impact delivery.