Principal Engineer - Energy

ACOR Consultants Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACOR Consultants Pty Ltd. seeks an experienced Senior/Principal Process Engineer to lead detailed design of downstream fuel infrastructure. Based in Brisbane, Perth or Sydney, you will guide process design from concept through construction support, with a focus on storage, transfer and distribution facilities.

You will mentor engineers, review PFDs/P&IDs, perform hydraulic analyses and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client and project requirements across Australia.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the detailed design of downstream fuel storage, handling and distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering design across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of Australian standards and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed engineering design for bulk fuel storage, transfer and distribution facilities.
• Develop and review process diagrams (PFDs, P&IDs) and design calculations.
• Undertake hydraulic analyses and pump sizing for fuel transfer systems.
• Provide technical input on storage tanks, pipelines and related equipment.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination and ensure standards compliance.
• Mentor engineers and support client relationships throughout projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Hydraulic analysis

PFDs & P&IDs

Pump sizing

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

ACOR is a national, employee-owned engineering consultancy delivering specialist engineering solutions across a diverse range of industries. Our Energy team continues to grow, supporting clients with the design and delivery of fuel storage, handling and distribution infrastructure across Australia.

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Process Engineer with specialist expertise in downstream fuel infrastructure to join our Energy team. Based in Brisbane, Perth or Sydney, this is an opportunity to lead the detailed design of complex fuel infrastructure projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across the country.

About the role

As a Senior / Principal Process Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across fuel storage and distribution projects, taking ownership of engineering design from concept development through to detailed design and construction support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead detailed engineering design for bulk fuel storage, transfer and distribution facilities, including fuel terminals, depots and aviation fuel infrastructure.
• Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), design calculations and technical specifications.
• Undertake hydraulic analysis, pump sizing and selection, and the design of fuel transfer, piping and distribution systems.
• Provide specialist technical input into the design and integration of storage tanks, pumping systems, pipelines, valves, instrumentation and associated equipment.
• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination, ensuring engineering solutions meet project requirements, relevant standards and client expectations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, contribute to design reviews and build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

About you

You are an experienced engineer with specialist expertise in fuel storage and distribution infrastructure and a demonstrated ability to lead detailed engineering design. You combine strong technical capability with sound engineering judgement and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in the detailed design of downstream fuel storage, handling and distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience designing bulk fuel terminals, aviation fuel systems, fuel depots or comparable petroleum storage and distribution facilities.
• Strong technical expertise in hydraulic calculations, pump and equipment selection, piping systems, PFDs, P&IDs and engineering specifications.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering design projects, with sound knowledge of relevant Australian standards and industry practices.
• Strong technical leadership, communication and client engagement skills, with the ability to mentor engineers and take ownership of engineering deliverables.

Why join ACOR?

At ACOR, you'll be part of an employee-owned consultancy where your expertise, ideas and contributions are valued.

We offer the opportunity to work on technically interesting projects, collaborate with experienced specialists across the country and contribute to the continued growth of our Energy business.

You’ll enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment, flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

ACOR does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.