Following significant contract awards in our Australia/New Zealand Water business line, AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team is searching for a proven Process Engineer to join our global team of water process engineering specialists.

We’re seeking someone with a passion for technical excellence and who is looking to further develop their experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects in a global organisation. The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

Come and be part of a growing high performing team in Melbourne.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead the delivery of complex water and wastewater treatment projects across ANZ
• Develop and implement innovative process engineering solutions, with a focus on advanced technologies and sustainable outcomes
• Provide technical leadership, solving complex challenges and guiding best-practice design approaches
• Build strong client relationships, understanding their needs and delivering tailored, high-value solutions
• Support business growth by contributing to proposals, winning work, and expanding our project portfolio
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, building team capability and fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Engineering degree (essential); CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV highly regarded
• Strong experience in wastewater treatment at a senior/technical leadership level
• Deep knowledge of treatment processes, plant design, and ANZ regulations
• Experience across the full asset lifecycle
• Well-connected in the Australian water industry
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process engineering skills
• Excellent communicator with a client-focused, people-first approach
• Able to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?