Project Water Engineer

Job Description

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. Roster: Monday to Friday 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. This team is expanding, and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Project Water Engineer to come on board. As well as good technical ability, the position requires excellent inter-personal skills and the successful candidate must be adaptable and self-motivated. 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 include opportunities for site work. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support, in a planning capacity, to project delivery, operations and mine planning in relation to surface water and water systems infrastructure at our operational sites. Raise awareness of flood risk and surface water management to all stakeholders, and facilitate annual wet season preparedness activities. Undertake technical analysis to support the investigation, approval and development of new mining studies. This includes hydrology and waterways hydraulic modelling for flood impact assessment, flood risk review for bulk earthworks and mine infrastructure development. Provide water systems and surface water inputs to multidisciplinary stakeholders to achieve key objectives across various stages of project development including scoping study, prefeasibility study, feasibility study, detail design, construction and operation. Attend site when required to participate in surface water investigations, monitoring programs and other site-based activities such as stakeholder consultation. Maintain a collaborative relationship with internal stakeholders on all aspects of water engineering management. Contribute to knowledge building and awareness of surface water and water systems risks and management across all stages of project development. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other relevant discipline. 3+ years relevant experience in a similar role. Understanding of catchment hydrology, river hydraulics, flood modelling, and use of modelling tools/software (TUFLOW and RORB) and supporting spatial GIS tools/software. Understanding of water infrastructure systems, pipes and pump design, and use of hydraulic modelling tools/software. Excellent report writing skills including experience using Microsoft Office (or equivalent). Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Effective time and project management skills. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr