Project Engineer - Wind Installation at fmgl

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Engineering, Wind Turbine Installation, Supplier Prequalification, Bid Evaluation, Contract Negotiations, Procurement Management, Technical Evaluation, Commercial Tendering, Stakeholder Coordination, Supplier Management, Quality Assurance, Design Maturity, Scheduling Accuracy, Cost Definition, Renewable Energy, Installation Technology

Industry

mining

Description

About Us Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives. Our Opportunity Work Location: Pilbara – Bonney Downs Wind Farm Roster: 2 weeks on & 1 week off FIFO ex Perth Fortescue’s decarbonisation programme requires the rapid deployment of large-scale renewables generation prior to our industry leading 2030 real zero emissions targets. A critical component of this is the development of giga-watt scale wind farms in the Pilbara. Reporting to the Wind Installation Package Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the project engineering aspects of wind turbine installation and equipment, from initial planning through to construction and commissioning. This role requires a solid understanding of engineering principles, project/ package management experience, and a passion for renewable energy and new installation technology. Key Responsibilities Support supplier prequalification, bid evaluation, and contract negotiations in alignment with project schedules and budgets Assist in management of the technical and commercial procurement of wind turbine installation equipment (self-erecting system and installation crane) from tender through to installation Assist in management of the technical and commercial tendering of wind turbine installation contracts from tender through to installation Coordinate with engineering, quality, project, supplier and contractor teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and project requirements Monitor and report on manufacturing and installation progress, quality assurance, and delivery milestones Support the development and coordination of project deliverables to advance design maturity, scheduling accuracy, and cost definition. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering 3+ years’ experience in energy projects and/or large-scale infrastructure projects, with wind installation experience beneficial Proven experience in package and/or project engineering for major equipment and/or EPC contracts Familiarity with wind turbine technology, installation and interfaces is beneficial Commercial understanding and exposure to contract management principles and standards Strong skills in technical evaluation, stakeholder coordination, and supplier management. Our Commitment Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. https://fortescue.com/careers Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will support the project engineering aspects of wind turbine installation and equipment, covering everything from initial planning through construction and commissioning. Key duties include assisting with supplier prequalification, bid evaluation, contract negotiations, and managing the technical and commercial aspects of procurement and tendering for installation equipment.