Project Hydrologist
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 operating five mine sites, a port facility and rail network, and is expanding into projects across Australia and overseas. In addition, the company has set impressive targets to decarbonise its operations by 2030 and become a world leader in green steel production.
The Water Engineering Team plays an important role in addressing Fortescue’s surface water management and water systems engineering challenges for new studies, projects and existing operations. We are looking for a Project Water Engineer / Hydrologist to come on board to support a growing portfolio of projects.
This position offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to develop professionally across various aspects of the resource sector. The role will be Perth-based but includes opportunities for site work, and will be reporting to the Principal Hydrologist.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake technical analysis to support the investigation, approval and development of new resources. This includes modelling to establish hydrological and hydraulic conditions to understand flood risk, support impact assessments, and inform surface water management
- Provide necessary surface water inputs to achieve key objectives across various stages of project development including scoping study, prefeasibility study, feasibility study, detailed design, construction, operation and closure
- Provide technical support, in a planning capacity, to project delivery, operations and mine planning in relation to surface water management at our operational sites
- Raise awareness of flood risk and surface water management requirements to all stakeholders, and support annual wet season preparedness activities
- Attend site when required to participate in surface water investigations, monitoring programs and other site-based activities such as stakeholder consultation
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, such as heritage advisors, environmental advisors, hydrogeologists and mine site personnel
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other relevant discipline
- 3+ years relevant experience
- Robust understanding of catchment hydrology, river hydraulics and flood estimation
- Demonstrated experience in the use of flood modelling tools/software (TUFLOW and RORB) and supporting spatial GIS tools/software (ArcGIS; QGIS; Global Mapper). Python skills for simulation and automation tasks desirable
- Practical experience in surface water management, including conceptual design of drainage and flood mitigation infrastructure
- Excellent report writing skills including experience using Microsoft Office (or equivalent)
- Effective communication and time management skills
- Commitment to health and safety, and promoting positive team behaviour / supportive culture
- Western Australian Driver’s Licence
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.