Structural Senior Engineer

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Chichester Hub – on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people.

Roster: 4D/3R (Monday to Thursday) – FIFO ex Perth

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you’ll lead a technical structural engineering team responsible for managing the structural integrity of Fortescue’s assets at Chichester Hub, in line with our Structural Integrity Management Process and Compliance Roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership aligned with Fortescue’s values and culture.
• Lead and develop a team of civil/structural engineers for asset inspections and assessments across Ore Processing Facilities (OPF) and Non-Processing Facilities (NPI).
• Review and approve engineering documents to meet regulations, specifications, and standards.
• Manage technical queries with external contractors, manufacturers, and consultants.
• Oversee or perform design checks for structural repairs and modifications (e.g., domes, beams, lifting points, platforms etc;).
• Respond to operational needs, including PM02 inspections and reactive queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (IEAust-recognised); Master’s preferred.
• Extensive experience in mining, construction, or oil & gas sectors.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and Codes (e.g., AS1554, AS1170, AS4100, AS3600 , AS1657 etc).
• CPEng registered or actively working towards registration.
• Strong background in structural design (reinforced concrete and steelwork).
• Experience with 3D modelling and FEA tools (e.g., SpaceGass).
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills in an engineering environment.

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.