Project Design Engineer - Civil

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 about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. 

Snowy 2.0 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.

Based in our Cooma NSW office, an exciting opportunity exists within this project for a suitably qualified and experienced Project Design Engineer – Civil, to assist with civil/structural engineering aspects of the Snowy 2.0 project including design reviews, design calculations, drawings, specifications and construction phase technical support.

Key accountabilities will include but not be limited to:

• Conduct design reviews of the Contractor's submissions and provide input to the Lead Engineer for the final review of the design package.

• Design coordination with the Contractor and other consultants under the overall direction of the Lead Engineer 

• Provide technical assistance in site clarifications, request for information and design verifications on-site, under the direction of the Lead Engineer 

• Provide technical assistance in development of workable site-base solutions to civil/structural design issues and provide comments/mark-ups on drawings, under the supervision of the Lead Engineer

• Perform site visits/inspections, as needed

• Maintain the highest standard of health and safety performance; implementing safety plans, exhibiting behaviours consistent with the Snowy Hydro Values, leading by example with colleagues, team members; and acting as an engaged active client in accordance with SHL Health & Safety policies.

In addition to the above, our ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in civil/structural engineering discipline

• 5-10 years' experience in a similar role in fields of civil/structural design, civil construction, and underground works

• Proficient using 3D and 2D viewing softwares such as Revizto, NavisWorks, Autocad/Revit or equivalent software

• Knowledge of hydropower, power generation and distribution; construction and commissioning activities, would be advantageous

• Ability to work effectively in small to large multi-disciplinary teams and share and transfer knowledge within teams

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups

• Alignment to Snowy Hydro's values of Safety, Decency, Teamwork, Agility, Courage and Ownership

If this position interests you and you feel you have the skills and attributes required, please apply now.