Water Resource Engineer

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia PERSOL Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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

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