Senior Process Engineer - Energy & Resources

Stantec; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Additional leave options

Learning & development programs

Mentoring

Employee assistance program

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec’s Energy & Resources team in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to contribute to mining and resource sector projects from studies to detailed design. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers to deliver safe, sustainable and compliant outcomes for clients.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and stakeholder engagement within a flexible working framework; Brisbane-based with opportunities for hybrid

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in process engineering within the Mining and Resources sector.
• Experience in mineral processing projects including comminution and hydrometallurgical/pyrometallurgical processes.
• Experience delivering projects from studies through to detailed design and execution.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers.
• Required to hold or be eligible for RPEQ.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support project delivery for mine and resource projects.
• Help develop junior engineers and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

Skills

Process engineering

Team coordination

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - Energy & Resources - ( 260000NE )

Description

At Stantec – Energy & Resources , we are designers, engineers and project managers, we take pride in providing innovative solutions that balance production goals with good stewardship, environmental sustainability and regulatory requirements. Together we innovate at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Process Engineer to join Stantec's Energy & Resources team in Brisbane. As a key member of our Process Engineering team, you'll contribute to the delivery of mining and resource sector projects across a range of commodities and project stages, from studies and concept development through to detailed design and execution.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll provide technical expertise, support project delivery, and help develop junior engineers while delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• 5 years' experience in process engineering within the Mining and Resources sector

• Experience in mineral processing projects, including comminution, hydrometallurgical and/or pyrometallurgical processes, and associated process infrastructure

• Experience delivering projects from studies and concept development through to detailed design and execution

• Strong understanding of process engineering principles, design standards, and industry best practices

• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams

• Ability to prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design documentation

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach

• Commitment to mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers

• Required to hold or be eligible for RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland).

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

Organization : BC-3000 Mining-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 14, 2026, 7:20:37 PM

Req ID : 260000NE

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans