Project Engineer – Mechanical (Cooma)

Business Unit: Operations Date: 15 May Requisition ID: 907 About the Position As a skilled Project Engineer (Mechanical) you will take ownership and lead the mechanical technical workstream for projects. Serving as the Owner’s Engineer within the Project Team, you will be responsible for providing professional judgment to oversee external design processes, ensuring that all technical deliverables are fit-for-purpose, compliant with SHL’s long-term lifecycle models, and integrated into the project master plan. You will ensure the project complies with technical and design specifications, performance criteria, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical owner of mechanical design packages and oversee the design lifecycle, ensuring consultants prioritise safety, reliability, and maintainability.
- Perform and check complex calculations and designs, and verify the technical integrity of contractor submissions without the need for detailed supervision.
- Act as the first point of resolution for technical conflicts, identify non‑conformances, and escalation to the Senior or Principal Engineer for strategic governance.
- Own the mechanical technical baseline for simple projects and lead the authoring of “Scopes of Work” and technical specifications that drive procurement and vendor selection.
- Drive field engineering support and provide technical guidance during commissioning to ensure the built asset aligns with the design intent.
- Supervise technical staff and coordinate site‑based contractors for assigned work packages.
- Provide coaching and career development guidance to Junior Engineers. About the Location This role is based in Cooma where you will be part of a dedicated local engineering team delivering key engineering advice to support Snowy Hydro’s existing assets. This is a hybrid role with a minimum requirement of 3 days per week in an office, and may require travel across sites. Relocation support is available. About you
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years post‑graduate experience, ideally within the power generation (hydro, gas, diesel), heavy industrial plant, or utility/power distribution sectors.
- Possess advanced knowledge of power generation or the heavy industry field, including key mechanical components such as turbines, pumps, valves, piping systems and hydraulic or pneumatic controls.
- Have experience in design management and procurement of mechanical balance of plant or rotating equipment for greenfield and brownfield sites.
- Have the expert ability to develop, audit, and own work scopes, technical specifications, and complex drawings.
- Have proven ability to supervise and manage external contractors and consultants, ensuring technical compliance and lifecycle value.
- Have the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and provide professional judgment on unusual project features.
- Possess highly developed interpersonal and negotiating skills, with the ability to drive technical consensus among stakeholders.
- Demonstrate solid management skills and the ability to drive engineering packages to completion independently.
- Can monitor the design schedule and assist the Project Manager in evaluating change orders from a technical necessity standpoint.
- Be committed to professional growth, seeking guidance and coaching from Senior Engineers while also providing coaching to Junior Engineers. Benefits
- Excellent Work‑Life Balance: Benefit from a hybrid work model, 30 weeks of paid parental leave, and the option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave each year.
- Competitive Rewards: Earn a KPI‑based bonus and be celebrated through the employee recognition and rewards programme.
- Professional Development: Enjoy unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning to support continuous growth and career advancement.
- A Great Culture: Join an amazing engineering team in the Cooma office that is committed to your career growth and development.
- Exclusive Savings & Benefits: Take advantage of a wide range of employee perks & discounts, including novated leasing, corporate rates on private health insurance, deals on tech, travel, and more. EEO Statement Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Chance 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 complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru8qf