Pipeline Engineer - Slurry & Water Systems (Perth)

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 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.