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.

- Versatile working arrangements and genuine career progression opportunities.

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

📌 Pipeline Engineer (2-5 yrs) (Perth)
🏢 Fortin Pipelines
📍 Perth