Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Snowy Hydro; Gooandra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist to lead field geotechnical investigations on the Tantangara project, with a 70/30 split between site supervision and design work. The role is on-site, FIFO 14/7, and requires strong AU/NZ geotechnical experience.

You will coordinate with structural, civil and environmental engineers, review boreholes and lab tests, and implement slope stability solutions including rock bolting and anchors.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or closely related field (PE or Chartered preferred).
• Strong onsite field execution experience within AU/NZ.
• Niche skills in slope stability, rock bolting and ground anchors.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership (70%): oversee on-site construction to IFC drawings, safety standards, employer requirements.
• Technical Design (30%): map excavated faces, verify support classes to IFC design.
• Specialised Geotech: drive slope stability assessments and implement slope treatments.
• Investigation & Analysis: supervise boreholes, sampling and lab testing Programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with structural, civil, environmental engineers and FGJV.

Skills

Site leadership

Fieldwork

Geotechnical analyses

Rock bolting/anchors

Education

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

Job description

About Snowy: 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.

About the Position

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 [e-mail].