Development Engineer

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Development Engineer

WORK LOCATION

East coast, (eg Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne) location flexible

ROSTER

Monday to Friday

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to get in at the ground level of a rapidly expanding, dynamic, global green energy business.  We are currently seeking a number of Development Engineers to join our newly created team to develop and deliver FFI’s hydrogen and renewable energy strategy.   We're looking for highly collaborative team players who are willing and able to take initiative and think for themselves but know we get a better outcome when we work together.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• As part of the FFI East Australia and NZ Team, support screening, concept and pre-feasibility activities associated with energy supply, water supply, land, port and other enabling requirements associated with renewable energy and green hydrogen production projects.
• Assist in the management of external and internal technical service providers 
• Work closely with technical and project streams as development projects move into pre-feasibility etc

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science and / or Project Management
• 4-5yrs Engineering or PM experience in a similar role
• Experience in renewables (wind preferred), heavy industry or consultancy
• Must have good communications skills and ability to work in a changing environment.
• Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. 

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neuro diverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. 

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified