Lead Process Engineer, Water & Wastewater

Morgan Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Consulting is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to take technical ownership of process design for water and wastewater projects across Australia. The role involves leading design, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients, contractors and other disciplines from concept through commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of process engineering experience, strong Australian project exposure, and registration such as Chartered status or RPEQ.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process engineering experience.
• Strong Australian water and wastewater experience.
• Chartered status, RPEQ or relevant professional registration highly regarded.
• Background in engineering consulting or design.
• Strong knowledge across process design and modelling.
• Experience with P&IDs, mass balances, HAZOPs and treatment process design.
• Ability to independently lead technical work and make engineering decisions.
• Strong client communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Technical leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Process design

Mass balances

HAZOPs

Project ownership

Tools

BioWin

Job description

Morgan Consulting is seeking an experienced Principal Process Engineer to take technical ownership of process design for water and wastewater projects across Australia. The role involves leading design, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients, contractors and other disciplines from concept through commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of process engineering experience, strong Australian project exposure, and registration such as Chartered status or RPEQ.