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Lead Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer

  • Pin (2)Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, or Gold Coast
  • Group (22) Engineering , Engineering Process

Posted : 23/04/26
Applications Close :22/05/26

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increase, the water industry must continue to build resilience and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help anticipate and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking a Lead Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer to join our Water Group, based in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, or Gold Coast.

You will play a pivotal role leading the successful technical delivery of wastewater treatment projects for our clients including new and upgraded STPs, reuse schemes and biosolids projects from concept to detailed design and project delivery.

Working with a flexible, welcoming and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:

  • Play a leadership role in process planning and design for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure.
  • Deliver high-quality process investigations, analysis and design across the full design lifecycle.
  • Be recognized as a trusted advisor to our clients.
  • Leading and winning work and market-led innovative offerings. Take a leading role in driving proposals and our pursuit strategy.
  • Provide technical governance / design reviews.
  • Mentoring and coaching of developing team members.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Engineering degree and RPEQ, or ability to obtain.
  • Significant relevant experience in wastewater treatment process engineering, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in the operation, planning and/or design of wastewater treatment process infrastructure and associated works.
  • Experience with leading and supporting delivery of bids for local and national clients.
  • Desire to support the development and mentoring of our graduate and developing engineers.

Interested? Apply online now. 

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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