Engineer - Lead E&M

Date: 2 Oct 2026 Location: Cooma, Australia Company: Webuild S.p.A.

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements. To ensure the successful delivery of the project within the required constraints for time, cost, quality, safety, environment and the community.

Resolve issues that may arises during construction, whether they are related to scheduling, safety, or resource allocation. Provide regular reports on site installation activities and propose corrective actions where needed to recover and minimize risks of schedule delays

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications or related discipline such as, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

• White Card

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role – preferred

• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.

• Experience with hydraulic structures, hydropower or related industrial infrastructure project

• Experience managing site engineers and supervisors

Required Competencies

• Ability to interpret electrical system studies and define key risks

• Understanding of quality plans and Inspection Test Plans for electrical works, MEP Engineering.

• Understanding of current and relevant health and safety regulations, good industry practice and engineering standards

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Construction industry knowledge and experience of mechanical systems including steel structures and piping

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

• Must work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation

• Good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation and practices and policies.

• In-depth understanding of project planning and management in construction industry

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.

• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.

• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively and independently with a positive high energy attitude

• Skilled in coordinating daily work schedules, and overseeing multi-trade teams in multicultural environments

• Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills

• Strong initiative and proactive nature

• Key collaborative skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed time management skills

• High attention to detail

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily works of site engineers, supervisors and Subcontractors

• Contract comprehension, commercial awareness and ability to develop substantiated claims

• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Compile QA documentation including Work Packs, ITP’s Method statements and Construction verification

• Respectfully takes direction and adheres to feedback from construction managers and project managers

• Ability to monitor progress of work and proactively review the installation schedule Undertake feasibility and concept level electrical designs for renewable projects

• Attend project sites to coordinate and witness testing and commissioning activities

• Contribute to regular project meetings, communications and reports to the Deputy Construction manager and/or principal, which provide accurate and timely information to support their understanding of strategic risks, issues, opportunities, impacts and progress

• Review construction methods, technical drawings, and mechanical system specifications to ensure constructability, compliance with standards, and alignment with client requirements.

• Track construction progress against the program, support planning teams in updating schedules and forecasting completion dates, and flag risks or delays.

• Promote a strong safety culture, conduct hazard inspections, and ensure adherence to site-specific HSE plans, and compliance regulations.

• Resolve technical, logistical, and trade-related issues promptly to maintain productivity and implement improvements as needed.

• Ensuring company policies and procedures are fully implemented. Establishing field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures, as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite

• Document and report weekly progress to managers and stakeholders

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Competitive Salary

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Qantas Club Membership discounts

• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.

Project Overview: Snowy 2.0 Project Promotional Video - YouTube