Pipeline Engineer (2-5 yrs)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.