Principal Process Engineer - Water & Wastewater (Lead)

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

Job summary

Morgan Consulting seeks a Principal Process Engineer to take technical ownership of process design for major water and wastewater projects in Australia. The role focuses on leading design, client interaction and mentoring a team of engineers.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in water/wastewater process engineering, with proven plant design experience and a consultative background. Sydney is preferred, with flexible location across Australia.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process engineering experience within water and wastewater.
• Proven treatment plant design experience.
• Background in engineering consulting or design.
• Strong technical knowledge across process design and process 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 skills.
• Mentoring or guiding other engineers is valued.
• Chartered status, RPEQ or equivalent is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design for water and wastewater projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and review mass balances, PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform process modelling including BioWin.
• Lead and contribute to HAZOPs and functional descriptions.
• Review technical calculations, reports and design documents.
• Work directly with clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid level engineers.
• Take ownership of process packages and ensure designs are practical and sound.
• Support projects through detailed design, construction and commissioning.

Skills

Process design

Mass balances

P&IDs

Process modelling

HAZOPs

Client communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Professional registration (Chartered/RPEQ)

Tools

BioWin

Job description

Morgan Consulting seeks a Principal Process Engineer to take technical ownership of process design for major water and wastewater projects in Australia. The role focuses on leading design, client interaction and mentoring a team of engineers.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in water/wastewater process engineering, with proven plant design experience and a consultative background. Sydney is preferred, with flexible location across Australia.