Principal Civil Engineer

Fortescue Future Industries are currently embarking on becoming global pioneers of a worldwide portfolio of green hydrogen, hydropower, geothermal, wind and solar resources, with sites targeted in regions of North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and UK.<\/p>

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Moving to the next stage of the development of our North and South American portfolio, FFI is now looking to engage experienced America\u2019s based project professionals to undertake some of these worldwide opportunities.<\/p>

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Role Title: Principal Civil Engineer <\/strong><\/p>

Work Location: The Woodlands, Houston <\/strong><\/p>

Roster: <\/strong>Monday to Friday<\/p>

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Summary:<\/strong><\/p>

This role will join the Engineering Team to provide comprehensive civil engineering services for the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to construction phase.<\/p>

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Key accountabilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>

• Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner<\/li>
• Provide technical direction for the civil engineering team in road design, earthworks, stormwater drainage, water and sewer reticulation<\/li>
• Develop assessment and management of risk throughout engineering project life cycles including operational assets<\/li>
• Build strong relationships with local and international stakeholders<\/li>
• Proactively deliver on the company\u2019s stretch targets<\/li>
• Develop technical specifications to meet project specific objectives<\/li>
• Develop technical and feasibility studies and development of concept drawings that satisfy technical requirements<\/li>
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes<\/li>
• Management of contractors and sub-contractors, including the preparation of Scope of Works, tender evaluation, award and execution of tender packages for various stages of project study, design and project execution<\/li>
• Resolution of technical and design issues<\/li>
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects<\/li>
• Tracking progress and performance against agreed specific and strategic KPI\u2019s for the team and contractors<\/li>
• Comply with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required.<\/li><\/ul>

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  Qualifications and skills required:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, from an accredited university.<\/li>
  • Professional engineering registration preferred<\/li>
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role preferably in the renewable energy sector, large complex civil infrastructure projects (roads, aviation, ports, rail or mining\/industrial)<\/li>
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in collaboration with other like-minded team members and adjacent projects teams<\/li>
  • Applied knowledge of roads (incl access and haul roads), stormwater drainage (incl stormwater management strategies), earthworks, sewer and water reticulation design<\/li>
  • Experience writing Basis of Design, Technical Specifications, Scopes of Work and completing front end infrastructure feasibility multi criteria analysis<\/li>
  • A critical appreciation of the risk assessment and management process on projects, including communication of risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders<\/li>
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.<\/li>
  • Strong awareness in the development of project schedules and considerations of regulatory approvals<\/li>
  • Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines<\/li>
  • A strong capability in adapting to multidisciplinary requirements in particular communicating a range of engineering concepts to a range of expertise<\/li>
  • Strong data management and manipulation skills, with excellent computer literacy skills<\/li>
  • Strong team skills and willingness to travel for short periods<\/li>
  • Experience and willingness to mentor and coach the team engineers to foster a high performing work environment<\/li>
  • Coordinate civil resources within the team to respond to project demands to ensure capability and capacity to deliver.<\/li><\/ul>

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    Fortescue Future Industries is the 100 per cent renewable green energy and industry company of Fortescue Metals Group Limited<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.<\/p>

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    Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people\u2019s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

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    We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>

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    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified<\/em><\/p>"