Help Shape the Future of Water for Queensland Communities

Safe, reliable drinking water is essential for thriving communities — and the engineers behind it make it possible. At Aurecon, we’re looking for a Lead Process Engineer – Municipal Water to help shape the future of water infrastructure across Southeast Queensland. This is an opportunity to lead complex projects, influence sustainable water solutions, and deliver infrastructure that communities rely on every day.

Why Join Aurecon?

At Aurecon, we bring ideas to life. Our people combine deep technical expertise with bold thinking to solve some of the biggest challenges facing water infrastructure today.

You’ll work alongside highly respected engineers across multidisciplinary teams who are committed to innovation, sustainability and creating lasting impact for communities.

This role offers the chance to:

·       Lead technically complex and meaningful water projects

·       Work with industry leaders across water engineering

·       Influence sustainable water solutions for growing communities

·       Mentor and develop emerging engineers

·       Help shape the future of municipal water infrastructure in Queensland

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lead Process Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of municipal water projects for a key Southeast Queensland client.

You will:

Lead Water Treatment Design
Drive the design and optimisation of municipal water treatment processes across feasibility, concept and preliminary design stages within multidisciplinary teams.

Deliver Safe and Compliant Solutions
Ensure designs meet all regulatory, environmental and industry standards while delivering safe, reliable water outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a highly experienced engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset.

You’ll bring:

·       Experience in municipal water process engineering

·       Strong experience in:

o   Drinking water treatment processes

o   Advanced and purified recycled water

o   Integrated water management solutions

·       Experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle — from feasibility through to design, construction and commissioning

·       Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and water quality standards

·       Advanced problem-solving skills and experience using modelling tools to optimise treatment systems

·       Chartered Chemical Engineer status with RPEQ (or commitment to achieve)

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is motivated by creating sustainable engineering solutions that support communities and protect our environment.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will shape vital infrastructure, influence sustainable water solutions, and improve lives across Queensland, this is your opportunity.

Join Aurecon and help bring ideas to life for the communities that depend on us.

Apply now.