Senior Process Engineer – Mining & Resources Leader

Stantec; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Learning & Talent Development Programs

Mentoring for development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead our Energy & Resources team in Brisbane. You will drive complex mining and resource projects, provide expert process engineering leadership, and mentor engineers while fostering strong client relationships.

The role offers opportunities to guide studies to detailed design, contribute to business development, and elevate technical standards across a diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in process engineering within the Mining and Resources sector (15 years).
• Strong background and deep technical knowledge of mineral processing and resource industry projects.
• Proven experience leading process engineering design and project delivery activities.
• Experience managing projects from studies and feasibility through to detailed design and execution.
• Strong understanding of process engineering standards, design practices, and risk management principles.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers.
• Experience preparing proposals, supporting bids, and developing client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mining and resource sector projects with senior technical guidance.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence across projects.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Deliver process engineering design from studies through to execution.

Skills

Process engineering

Mining & Resources

Project delivery leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Proposal & client relationships

Excellent communication

Education

RPEQ eligible

AusIMM CP accreditation

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead our Energy & Resources team in Brisbane. You will drive complex mining and resource projects, provide expert process engineering leadership, and mentor engineers while fostering strong client relationships.

The role offers opportunities to guide studies to detailed design, contribute to business development, and elevate technical standards across a diverse project portfolio.