Site Engineer

Snowy Hydro; Khancoban; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to provide critical engineering expertise for the major overhaul of hydro units, covering onsite and offsite repairs. You will ensure reliability and availability, and support the overhaul with QA, documentation and commissioning activities.

Based in Khancoban, this full-time on-site role involves rotating equipment specialists, data analysis, design review, and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience with rotating equipment or power generation.
• Ability to review designs to meet site requirements.
• Onsite management of contracts and supplier delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering advice for major overhaul work.
• Analyse measurement data during dismantling, refurbishment and assembly.
• Ensure designs comply with quality and performance outcomes.
• Develop and improve inspection documentation (ITPs/IRSs).
• Perform root cause analysis on turbine, generator and ancillary equipment.
• Lead commissioning activities as appropriate.
• Advise on operating procedures under test conditions.
• Share knowledge and provide training to others.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Power generation

Engineering review

Contractor management

Analytical skills

Communication

WHS/Environmental knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Mechatronic 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 mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Company 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 mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Site Engineer to provide critical engineering expertise in support of the major overhaul of our hydro units, covering both onsite and offsite component repairs. You will provide technical and quality support throughout the overhaul and equipment repair process, ensuring our assets meet the long-term reliability and availability requirements of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing timely and accurate engineering advice for major overhaul work.
• Processing, quality checking, and analysing measurement data collected during machine dismantling, refurbishment, and assembly to achieve specified build and alignment tolerances.
• Confirming engineering designs and specifications comply with quality and performance outcomes.
• Developing and continuously improving technical documentation, including Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection Record Sheets (IRSs).
• Performing condition assessment, defect investigation, and root cause analysis on assets such as turbines, generators, mechanical transmissions, and various auxiliary systems.
• Confirming Quality Control deliverables and initiating Non-Conformances where required, defining resolutions with the provider.
• Establishing constructive working relationships and demonstrating alignment with company values.
• Participating in and leading commissioning activities as appropriate.
• Providing advice and recommending procedures for operating plant under test conditions.
• Sharing knowledge and providing training in technical theory and application.

About the location

This role is a full time on-site role based in Khancoban, reporting to the Manager - Site Engineering and working closely with the Major Overhauls team.

Khancoban is a small town located on the edge of Kosciuszko National Park, home to a community of around 300 residents and a fantastic spot for nature lovers. Corryong is around 20kms away, over the Victorian boarder, and Albury is the closest regional city, around 150kms away.

Relocation assistance can be provided, so if you are looking for a great place to work and lifestyle, blending career opportunities with stunning natural beauty and access to affordable housing then this could be your next move!

About you

• A Tertiary degree qualification in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Engineering experience specialising in rotating equipment or power generation.
• Proven engineering capability to review and assess designs to meet site requirements.
• Onsite management and interaction skills to successfully supervise contracts and influence contract deliveries.
• Specialist knowledge in the design, operation, and maintenance of hydro assets within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• High level of interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Well-developed analytical and research skills.
• Sound knowledge of Quality, WHS, EEO, and Environmental principles.

Applications close 18 October 2026.

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.