Principal Water Treatment Process Engineer – Lead & Mentor

WSP in Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Global mobility opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Australia seeks a principal or associate process engineer to provide technical leadership on water and wastewater treatment projects. This role involves managing projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing strategic outcomes while delivering high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in the Australian water industry, ideally with a track record in process design and a focus on innovation. The position offers flexible working hours and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years’ experience in an engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in the Australian water industry with a focus on water utilities.
• Proven experience in process design of water/wastewater treatment plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical excellence in the Water/Wastewater Treatment discipline.
• Manage day-to-day delivery across multiple projects.
• Mentor and develop engineers at various levels.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Process design

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

BioWin

Modelling/analytics tools

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Australia seeks a principal or associate process engineer to provide technical leadership on water and wastewater treatment projects. This role involves managing projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing strategic outcomes while delivering high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in the Australian water industry, ideally with a track record in process design and a focus on innovation. The position offers flexible working hours and a collaborative environment.