Site Project Engineer Electrical

Site Project Engineer Electrical

Company: Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd Location: Cooma Work type: contract Work type: onsite

Snowy Hydro is an integrated energy business providing reliable, on-demand energy across Australia. The company manages a portfolio of generation assets including the Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. Snowy Hydro also supplies electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through its brands, Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project under construction, will deliver on-demand energy and large-scale storage for future generations.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Project Engineer (Electrical) to join the Snowy 2.0 Owners team. This role involves providing onsite engineering oversight and assurance for electrical construction and installation activities, ensuring all work adheres to the highest standards and the Employer's Requirements (ER).

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership: Champion a safety culture through the implementation of plans and behaviours aligned with Snowy Values.
• Construction Oversight: Ensure contractor compliance with design requirements, specifications, and current IFC drawings.
• Proactive Monitoring: Continuously review contractor activities to identify performance deficiencies, discrepancies, or faults early.
• Technical Coordination: Review Safety in Design studies, risk assessments, and construction documentation.
• Reporting: Monitor and prepare daily reports on site progress, covering plant, equipment, KPIs, and resource management.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate and accessible records, including ITP progress and NCR registers.

About the Location:

This role requires 100% onsite presence, operating on a 14 days on, 7 days off FIFO roster. Standard FIFO camp-style accommodation is provided.

About You:

• Qualifications: A recognised tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience: Experience on large-scale, complex civil or infrastructure projects and knowledge of EM installation are necessary. Demonstrated experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects with multiple contract interfaces is essential. Knowledge of construction and E&M installation is highly regarded.
• Skills: The ability to work autonomously and establish priorities without supervision is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to engage stakeholders at all levels, are essential. A flexible, resilient attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business demands is also required.
• Values: A high level of alignment with Project Delivery and Snowy Hydro corporate values is expected.

About Our Workforce:

Snowy Hydro fosters a culture of decency and inclusion, prioritising the health and wellbeing of its people. The company is committed to providing a supportive environment where everyone, regardless of background, feels included and can succeed. Snowy Hydro believes its strength lies in the unique capabilities and qualities of each individual and is dedicated to an environment where this uniqueness can thrive.

Snowy Hydro is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity. Accessibility accommodations are available for applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. For application assistance or accommodation requests, please email the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at rec••••••••@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 carers.
• Additional leave beyond the minimum National Employment Standards.
• Family discounts on fitness, gyms, pools, and leisure centres (location dependent).
• A Service Award Program recognising continuous employment anniversaries with additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan.
• A corporate clothing allowance.