Pipeline Engineer (2-5 yrs)

Fortin Pipelines LTD Pty; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

International projects

Career progression

Flexible work

Research opportunities

Job summary

Fortin Pipelines LTD Pty in Perth is seeking a Pipeline Engineer to support design, analysis, and optimisation of slurry and water pipeline systems across mining and heavy industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience from concept through operations, including field investigations and hydraulic modelling.

The role requires 2–5 years of related experience, knowledge of ASME B31.4 / AS 2885, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Mining Engineering.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in mining, heavy industry, water, or energy.
• Exposure to slurry or water pipeline systems favored.
• Proficiency in Excel and hydraulic modelling.
• Familiarity with VBA, Python is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.4 or AS 2885.
• Perth-based with Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of slurry, tailings, and water pipeline systems.
• Perform hydraulic modelling and pressure analyses using in-house tools (FluidFlow, Excel/VBA, AFT Impulse, or similar).
• Assist with material and equipment selection, specifications, and data sheet preparation.
• Contribute to pipeline route selection, system layout drawings, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Support capital and operating cost estimates and benchmarking studies.
• Participate in site visits, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities (domestic and international).
• Prepare technical reports, scopes of work, and client presentations.
• Engage with clients, vendors, and subcontractors under supervision of senior engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and internal R&D initiatives in slurry pipeline design and testing.

Skills

Excel

Hydraulic modelling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

FluidFlow

AFT Impulse

Excel/VBA

Python

Job description

Fortin Pipelines is an independent, specialist engineering consultancy providing expert advisory and design support in the development and operation of long-distance slurry and water pipeline systems worldwide.
We partner with major mining and engineering companies to deliver practical, real-world solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and performance across the full asset life cycle.

As a Pipeline Engineer, you’ll work alongside industry leaders to support the design, analysis, and optimisation of concentrate, tailings, and water pipeline systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of project phases—from concept through operations—while contributing to field investigations, hydraulic modelling, cost estimation, and system design.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design and development of slurry, tailings, and water pipeline systems.

Perform hydraulic modelling and steady-state / transient pressure analyses using in-house tools and software (FluidFlow, Excel/VBA, AFT Impulse, or similar).

Assist with material and equipment selection, specifications, and data sheet preparation.

Contribute to pipeline route selection, system layout drawings, PFDs, and P&IDs.

Support capital and operating cost estimates and benchmarking studies.

Participate in site visits, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities (domestic and international).

Prepare technical reports, scopes of work, and client presentations.

Engage with clients, vendors, and subcontractors under supervision of senior engineers.

Contribute to continuous improvement and internal R&D initiatives in slurry pipeline design and testing.

Your Background

2-5 years of relevant experience in mining, heavy industry, water, or energy sectors.

Exposure to slurry or water pipeline systems preferred (design, modelling, or operations).

Working knowledge of design codes such as ASME B31.4, AS 2885, or equivalents.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; skilled in Excel and hydraulic modelling.

Some familiarity with VBA, Python, or data analysis advantageous.

Experience preparing technical deliverables (reports, datasheets, scopes of work).

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Mining Engineering.

Perth-based, with Australian work rights.

Soft Skills

Self-motivated and proactive with strong attention to detail.

Clear communicator with excellent technical writing ability.

Curious, analytical, and eager to learn from field and laboratory data.

Team-oriented but capable of independent work.

Enthusiastic about working in a small, high-performance technical team.

What Fortin Pipelines Offers

Mentorship and development under leading pipeline specialists.

Exposure to international mining projects and advanced laboratory test facilities.

A flat, collaborative structure where initiative and innovation are valued.

Flexible working arrangements and genuine career progression opportunities.

Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading research in slurry hydraulics and wear modelling.