Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Snowy Hydro; Cooma; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance based bonus

Parental leave options (30 weeks for 1

Parental leave options 30 weeks

Additional leave beyond NES

Family discounts on fitness

Service Award Program

Employee referral plan

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to join the on-site team at Tantangara. The role combines field leadership with design oversight, ensuring geotechnical investigations and ground conditions are managed from start to finish.

The position requires hands-on field execution, strong AU/NZ standards knowledge, and a 70/30 split between site leadership and technical design. FIFO roster and on-site amenities are provided.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field.
• PE or Chartered status is preferred.
• Experience within AU/NZ standards and field execution is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction activities to meet IFC drawings, safety standards and employer requirements.
• Perform design verification, mapping of excavated faces, and confirm IFC design classifications.
• Lead slope stability assessments and implement slope treatments (rock bolting/anchors).

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site leadership

Slope stability

Rock bolting

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology

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.

Ready to make your mark on one of the most high-profile and complex infrastructure developments in the country?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to join our dynamic team on-site at Tantangara. This isn't a job where you'll be stuck behind a desk all day. We are looking for someone who thrives in the field, taking ownership of geotechnical investigations, design implementation, and detailed analyses to ensure ground conditions are expertly managed from start to finish. This role will have you working a 70/30 split across overseeing on site activities and design.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Leadership (The 70%): Overseeing construction activities on-site to guarantee all work meets the latest IFC drawings, safety standards, and employer requirements.

Technical Design (The 30%): Completing mapping of excavated faces, attending GMM's and verifying support classes to the IFC design.

Specialised Geotech Focus: Driving heavy slope stability assessments and implementing self-supporting slope treatments (including rock bolting and anchors).

Investigation & Analysis: Overseeing Contractor surface investigations to assess rock and soil conditions, and reviewing borehole drilling, sampling, and lab testing programs (As required)

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering closely with structural, civil, and environmental engineers, as well as the Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) and other contractors.

About the location:

This role is located at Tantangara and will require you to be 100% on-site, working a 14/7 FIFO roster. Standard camp-style ammentities are provided.

About you:

Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field (PE or Chartered status is preferred).

A strong onsite background: We are looking for someone who loves the field. A background heavily weighted towards site execution.

Local Expertise: The majority of your experience must be within Australia or New Zealand, bringing a rock-solid understanding of AU/NZS standards.

Niche Technical Skills: Strong experience in slope stability and self-supporting slope treatments (rock bolting/anchors). Bonus points if you have experience with minor spoil processing and deep excavations (ground anchors/tailings).

Engineering Knowledge: Strong understanding of geotechnical engineering principles, including soil mechanics, foundation design, ground improvement techniques, and geotechnical instrumentation

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

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