Senior Project Engineer - Steel Linings | Site Lead, FIFO

Snowy Hydro Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Steel Linings for a hands-on site leadership role at our Lobs Hole FIFO site. You will link design, construction, and delivery, overseeing contractor activities and ensuring compliance with Employer's Requirements while addressing technical and quality challenges before they affect the schedule.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage interfaces across multiple packages, and report to the Project Manager - Mechanical Installations,

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (eligible for Corporate Membership with Engineers Australia).
• Experience on large-scale civil or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in heavy wall welding, steel linings, or structural steel installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Site Oversight & Quality Assurance: Ensure contractor activities align with design specifications, IFC drawings, and contract requirements.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Monitor progress to spot technical discrepancies, material issues, or delays and drive practical solutions.
• Safety Leadership: Lead by example, embedding high health, safety, and environmental standards on site.
• Stakeholder & Interface Management: Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams (E&M, Civil, Safety, Quality) and with external partners.
• Team Leadership & Support: Act as 2IC to the Project Manager and mentor Site Engineers and Technical Officers on site.

Skills

Site oversight

Quality assurance

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Interface management

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Heavy wall welding

Steel linings installation

Structural steel installation

Job description

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Steel Linings for a hands-on site leadership role at our Lobs Hole FIFO site. You will link design, construction, and delivery, overseeing contractor activities and ensuring compliance with Employer's Requirements while addressing technical and quality challenges before they affect the schedule.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage interfaces across multiple packages, and report to the Project Manager - Mechanical Installations,