Principal Process Engineer

Engeny; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Salary packaging

Career development

Mentor program

Employee assistance program

Parental/ carer leave

Job summary

Engeny, Melbourne-based engineering and environmental consultancy, seeks a Principal Process Engineer to lead the Integrated Water Planning team. You will deliver master planning, feasibility studies, and business case preparation for water and wastewater projects, guiding design and client relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and business development, with hybrid Melbourne CBD office and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Ideally an industry professional with 10+ years in a consultancy role, with strong water treatment background.
• Proven leadership in delivering complex water and wastewater projects.
• Experience liaising with clients, preparing proposals, and guiding technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct complex water, wastewater and recycled water projects from planning through design.
• Supervise project teams to meet objectives and client expectations.
• Prepare proposals and build on client relationships for new opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain high technical standards across projects.

Skills

Water treatment

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Chartered status (CPEng, RPEQ/V)

Tools

Water modelling software

Job description

Engeny, part of Egis Group, is an engineering and environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.

Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment.

We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, civil design and geotechnical design to environmental management and approvals. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Process Engineer to join our growing Integrated Water Planning team in Melbourne. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the delivery of projects designing, planning, and managing water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure efficient and reliable service delivery for clients across nationally and internationally. Your work will include master planning, options assessments, feasibility studies, and business case preparation, while supporting the growth of the team through active business development.

You will be responsible for

• Lead and provide technical direction on complex water, wastewater and recycled water projects from strategic planning through to functional design.
• Supervise and coordinate project teams to meet objectives and client expectations.
• Prepare proposals for opportunities, building on our and your existing relationships.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on water infrastructure projects.
• Facilitate client and stakeholder workshops.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

Ideally, you are a recognised industry professional with 10+ years of experience in a similar role within a consultancy environment with a strong background in water treatment. In addition, you will also have:

• Tertiary degree in Chemical Engineering
• Chartered Status (CPEng, RPEQ/V) highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in water treatment and wastewater industry
• Established profile within industry associations e.g. Active involvement in shaping the industry
• A thorough understanding of general chemical engineering and detailed design principlesDemonstrated technical expertise in the leadership in the assessment and strategic planning of water and wastewater treatment plans to manage growth, compliance, network performance, and renewals.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality objectives are consistently achieved
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills
• A good attitude to mentoring junior engineers

Additional Information

The Benefits

• Melbourne CBD office location with remote working embraced
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangements
• Purchased additional annual leave + salary packaging
• Learning and development framework with structured career development and dedicated individual training / conference allowances
• Excellent remuneration and employee suite of benefits available
• A professional senior mentor for all interested staff, onboarding buddy program and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid primary and secondary carer leaveSupportive leadership based on openness
• Work in an environment where you are supported and encouraged to be your best and work to your strengths amongst a dynamic team

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

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