Senior / Principal Process Engineer (Wastewater)

About the Role

The role involves conducting options investigations, feasibility studies and reporting for a wide range of complex projects, including water, wastewater, recycled water, resource recovery, biosolids and odour treatment facilities, as well as leading the design and delivery of treatment plant projects from concept through detailed design. Additional responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary design teams to ensure constructability and budget compliance, engaging with clients to exceed expectations, building and maintaining client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. • Conduct options investigations, feasibility studies and reporting for water and wastewater projects. • Lead design and delivery of treatment plant projects from concept to detailed design. • Manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructability, quality and budget adherence. • Engage with clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. • Mentor junior engineers and share project expertise. • Participate in employee resource groups and mentoring programs. • Utilise mental health and wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸feasibility studies
• ▸plant design
• ▸team management
• ▸client relations
• ▸mentoring
• ▸budget control

What You Bring

The Water Group in Melbourne has built long‑term relationships in the water market and maintains a strong pipeline of work. Focused on growth over the next five years, the group is looking for a Senior or Principal Process Engineer with wastewater process expertise to join the Melbourne team. Candidates should hold a tertiary qualification in Chemical or Process Engineering and have at least 10 years of relevant experience in the water and wastewater industry, with wastewater treatment design and modelling being advantageous. Strong interpersonal and consulting skills, a proactive attitude and the ability to lead and contribute to a vibrant team are essential. To apply, submit your most recent CV outlining relevant experience and apply directly online. • Hold a Chemical or Process Engineering degree with at least 10 years of water/wastewater experience. • Demonstrate strong interpersonal, consulting and leadership skills.

Requirements

• ▸chemical eng
• ▸process eng
• ▸10+ years
• ▸wastewater
• ▸leadership
• ▸consulting

Benefits

Stantec offers an attractive salary and a vibrant culture, featuring flexible working arrangements such as additional leave, school‑term contracts, job sharing and part‑time options; extensive learning and talent development programmes; support for professional registration and memberships; salary continuance insurance and packaging; employee resource groups, mentoring opportunities, mental health and wellbeing programs, and service recognition awards. • Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including extra leave and job‑sharing options. • Access learning and talent development programmes (global, online, on‑the‑job). • Receive support for professional registration, salary continuance insurance and salary packaging. • Eligible for Service Recognition Awards.

Work Environment

Hybrid