Water Design Engineer (Intermediate)

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. 

Roster: Monday to Friday 

12-month fixed term or secondment 

The Intermediate Water Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering detailed design deliverables (under the guidance of a Senior Design Engineer) associated with water infrastructure projects across Fortescue’s mine sites. The intermediate design engineer will compile designs according to Australian and Fortescue standards in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Hydraulic modelling of pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, tanks etc.
• Preparation and compilation of technical deliverables in a work package consisting of construction drawings, quantity estimate, scope definition and liaising with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews including field inspection, stakeholder requirements and conformity to basis of design criteria.
• Develop final engineering deliverables including but not limited to pipeline schematics, GA's, P&ID's and critical equipment selection.
• Input to capital estimates including quantity calculations (including compilation of MTOs).
• Construction support through Technical Queries and updates to design deliverable documentation as required.
• Produce equipment data sheets and evaluate vendor proposals for budget and technical compliance.
• Ensure designs are produced in accordance with statutory regulations, project requirements, good practice and procedural requirements.
• Clear and timely communication regarding design progress, changes, risks and issues.
• Liaison, support and timely transfer of information to other disciplines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (preferred),
• Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering may be considered if candidate has exposure to/experience in piping systems and pipeline design.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal.
• Understanding of discipline technology and other discipline requirements.
• Understanding of Australian and common international standards and regulatory authority requirements in the mining and water industries.
• Ability to travel to site if required (short trips for scoping and stakeholder engagement).
• Exposure to Visio, ArcGIS Pro (preferable).
• A problem-solving mentality with the ability to "think outside of the box".
• Ability to self-start and deliver on schedule and on budget.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.