An exciting opportunity to contribute to major mining and renewable energy projects with a global green energy leader. We are seeking an experienced and detail-focused Water Resource Engineer to deliver innovative water management solutions across Fortescue's portfolio of large-scale infrastructure and mine site developments.

You'll join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, providing critical technical input from early study phases through to design assurance and execution-helping to shape sustainable water use and flood resilience strategies for nationally significant projects.

What's on Offer

Play a key role in shaping water management strategies for multi-billion-dollar mining and renewable energy programs

Exposure to all phases of project development: concept, feasibility, and execution

Perth CBD-based role within a high-performance team with a strong safety and values-driven culture

12-month initial contract with long-term project pipeline and strong potential for extension

Your Responsibilities

Collect, analyse, and interpret hydrology and rainfall data to inform studies, risk assessments, and design decisions

Provide expert advice on water resource management, influencing the design, construction, and maintenance of engineered structures

Deliver hydrology studies, flood-risk assessments, and stormwater management designs to a high technical standard

Support project teams-including engineers, environmental specialists, consultants, and contractors-across multiple stages of the project lifecycle

Prepare project scopes, technical specifications, and clear, concise technical documentation

Contribute to securing water approvals in line with relevant legislation

Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline

Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in water resources engineering

Strong background in catchment hydrology, flood and hydraulic modelling, and stormwater management design

Proficient in GIS and industry-standard modelling software such as RoRB, TUFLOW, and HEC-RAS

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Adaptable and resourceful in a fast-paced project environment

If you are interested in this role, please click on Apply Now, for further information, please contact Sammy Feldwicke via [email protected]

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