Principal Process Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch & learn sessions

Professional development support

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is looking for an experienced Principal Process Engineer to lead the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities across international markets. You will balance hands-on technical work with strategic influence, shaping process engineering solutions from concept through delivery and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Join a globally expanding consultancy that offers opportunities to influence technical standards, mentor engineers and collaborate with clients,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of process design in complex facilities.
• Expertise in process design principles, system integration and risk management.
• Experience engaging with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of process engineering solutions across complex engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical oversight, assurance and review of process engineering designs, calculations, specifications and reports.
• Act as a key technical advisor to project teams, clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and digital engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges and opportunities for optimisation, providing practical and commercially effective solutions.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, design methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor and guide engineers within the team, contributing to technical growth and knowledge sharing across the business.

Skills

Process engineering leadership

Technical oversight

System integration

Client engagement

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

As the demand for critical infrastructure continues to accelerate globally, the need for innovative and technically robust process engineering solutions has never been greater. This is an opportunity for an experienced Principal Process Engineer to play a leading role in the design and delivery of some of the world's most complex and high-profile mission-critical facilities.

Joining Black & White Engineering means becoming a recognised technical authority within a business that continues to grow at pace across international markets. You will have the opportunity to shape process engineering solutions from concept through to delivery, influence technical standards, support major client relationships and provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams working on cutting-edge projects. Whether driving innovation, solving complex engineering challenges or mentoring the next generation of engineers, your expertise will have a direct impact on project success and the continued growth of the business.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys balancing hands-on technical involvement with strategic influence, working alongside industry-leading specialists on projects where engineering excellence is fundamental to operational performance.

What's in It For You

Technical Leadership - You'll act as a key process engineering subject matter expert, influencing design decisions, setting technical direction and ensuring engineering solutions meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.

Complex Engineering Challenges - You'll work on technically demanding projects that require innovative thinking, critical analysis and the ability to solve complex process and operational challenges across mission-critical environments.

Global Project Exposure - You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders across a broad portfolio of international projects, gaining exposure to diverse engineering challenges and delivery approaches.

Career Progression - As Black & White Engineering continues to expand globally, you'll have the opportunity to increase your influence within the business, contribute to technical strategy and play a key role in developing future engineering leaders.

Mentorship & Team Development - You'll support and mentor engineers across the organisation, helping to develop technical capability, improve project outcomes and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Collaborative Culture - You'll join a team that values accountability, integrity, simplicity and supportiveness, where expertise is respected, ideas are encouraged and success is achieved through collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development and delivery of process engineering solutions across complex engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical oversight, assurance and review of process engineering designs, calculations, specifications and reports.
• Act as a key technical advisor to project teams, clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and digital engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges and opportunities for optimisation, providing practical and commercially effective solutions.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of engineering standards, design methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor and guide engineers within the team, contributing to technical growth and knowledge sharing across the business.

Essential Skills

• Strong process engineering experience gained within complex industrial, infrastructure, energy, pharmaceutical, water, manufacturing or mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to lead process engineering design activities and provide technical assurance on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of process design principles, system integration, operational performance and engineering risk management.
• Experience engaging with clients, contractors and project stakeholders, providing confident technical guidance and leadership.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.