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Aurecon

Lead Process Engineer

Aurecon

. Lead process engineering inputs for wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects from planning and concept design through detailed design, commissioning and operational optimisation .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wastewater process engineering, including process design, modelling, and operational optimisation, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring early career engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Wastewater Process EngineeringProcess Design DevelopmentProcess ModellingStakeholder EngagementMentoring Early Career Engineers

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Hard Skills
Process EngineeringWastewater Treatment FundamentalsTechnical DocumentationProcess CalculationsProject Planning
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingDiverse Thinking
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Engineering Degree
Industry Keywords
Municipal WastewaterBiosolidsRecycled WaterOperational OptimisationClient Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead process engineering inputs for wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects from planning and concept design through detailed design, commissioning and operational optimisation
  • Develop, assess and review treatment process options, designs, calculations and technical documentation
  • Work directly with water utility clients to understand operational challenges and develop practical, evidence-based solutions
  • Coordinate process engineering inputs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists
  • Guide and support graduate and developing engineers
  • Contribute to technical reviews, project planning, proposals and client presentations
  • Help grow Aurecon's Australian wastewater treatment capability

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant engineering degree in chemical, civil or environmental engineering
  • Strong experience in municipal wastewater process engineering gained through relevant project experience
  • Experience developing process planning inputs and process designs
  • Sound understanding of wastewater treatment fundamentals
  • Process modelling experience highly regarded
  • Experience supporting or mentoring early career engineers
  • Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Collaborative approach to working with clients and multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and bring diverse thinking

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Lifelong learning, career development and professional growth support
  • Culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination
  • Safe, inclusive and empowering workplace culture
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements welcomed
  • Recruitment adjustments available