Principle Engineer

Principal Process Engineer | Water & Wastewater

Senior technical role with genuine project ownership
Major water and wastewater treatment projects
Sydney preferred | Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and other locations considered

The Opportunity

We are working with a specialist engineering consultancy that is continuing to grow its water and wastewater capability across Australia.

They are looking for an experienced Principal Process Engineer who can take technical ownership of process design across complex water and wastewater projects.

Sydney is a particular area of interest as the business continues to grow its presence there, however location is flexible for the right person.

This is not a traditional people management position. The focus is on being a strong technical engineer who can independently lead process design, work directly with clients and provide guidance to other engineers within the team.

The Role

You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, from early planning and concept development through detailed design and into construction and commissioning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading process design for water and wastewater treatment projects
• Developing and reviewing mass balances, PFDs and P&IDs
• Process modelling including BioWin
• Leading and contributing to HAZOPs and functional descriptions
• Reviewing technical calculations, reports and design documentation
• Working directly with clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid level engineers
• Taking ownership of process packages and ensuring designs are practical and technically sound
• Supporting projects through detailed design, construction and commissioning

What We Are Looking For

You will ideally bring:

• 10+ years of process engineering experience
• Strong Australian water and wastewater experience
• Proven treatment plant design experience
• A background within engineering consulting or design
• Strong technical knowledge across process design and process modelling
• Experience with P&IDs, mass balances, HAZOPs and treatment process design
• The ability to independently lead technical work and make engineering decisions
• Strong client communication skills
• Experience mentoring or guiding other engineers
• Chartered status, RPEQ or relevant professional registration highly regarded

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist engineering business where senior engineers remain close to the actual engineering.

Rather than completing one small component of a much larger project, you will have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your work and see projects progress from design through to construction and commissioning.

The business has a strong focus on professional development, technical capability and giving its people exposure to meaningful projects. There is also a genuine emphasis on flexibility and maintaining a supportive working culture.

Location

Sydney is of particular interest, however we are open to speaking with suitable candidates across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and other Australian locations.

If you have a strong background in water and wastewater process design and are interested in hearing more, apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.