Project Engineer

Our Opportunity

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

Fortescue is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer (Water Projects). The Water Projects Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering detailed design deliverables associated with water infrastructure projects across various Fortescue sites in the Pilbara region. This role will take the lead role in ensuring that projects are designed according to the relevant Australian and Fortescue standards in the most cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Competency in relevant water infrastructure design, preparation of technical deliverables, budgeting, scope definition and liaising with key stakeholders
• Facilitate project design reviews including initial field inspections and adherence to basis of design and stakeholder requirements
• Hydraulic modelling of pipelines, borefields, pump stations, Turkey's nests, etc.
• Develop final engineering deliverables including but not limited to pipeline schematics, GA's, P&ID's and critical equipment selection
• Develop project work package including of Material Take Offs, Contractor Scope of Works, Project Risk Assessments and Contractor Bill of Quantities
• Input to capital estimates including quantity calculations
• Co-ordinate operational readiness requirements of the project Schedule compliance, delivering design deliverable in accordance with the schedule
• Construction support in responding to Technical Queries and revising design deliverables as required
• Produce critical equipment data sheet and technical/cost review vendor proposal to ensure project requirements compliance
• Ensure designs are produced in accordance with project, discipline, statutory regulations, good practice and procedural requirements
• Clear and timely communication regarding design change issues
• Liaison, support and timely transfer of information to other disciplines

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Civil Engineering degree
• Minimum of 3 years hydraulic & piping design experience, ideally within the mining industry
• Experience in dewatering projects (Piping and hydraulic design experience is preferable)
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse workgroups and backgrounds
• 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
• Ability to self-start and deliver on schedule and on budget
• Proficiency in Visio, GIS (Arc Map preferable)
• A problem-solving mentality with the ability to "think outside of the box"

About Us

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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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