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Process Lead - Water Treatment

  • Pin (2)420 George Street, Sydney
  • Group (22) Engineering , Engineering Chemical , Engineering Mechanical , Engineering Process , Water Treatment

Posted : 14/07/26
Applications Close :13/08/26

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team is seeking a proven Water Treatment Process Lead to join our global team of water process engineering specialists.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about technical excellence and has experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects within a global consulting environment. Our Water Infrastructure team partners with a range of internal and external clients, supporting sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.

Come and be part of a growing, high-performing team.

How you’ll make a difference

  • Provide technical leadership across municipal potable water projects, applying your water treatment expertise to deliver practical, innovative solutions.

  • Support the growth of our municipal potable water portfolio across Australia and New Zealand through client engagement, opportunity development and successful project pursuits.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners and stakeholders, representing our water treatment capabilities in the market.

  • Lead and contribute to major water treatment projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

  • Build and grow our water treatment capability by mentoring and developing engineers, and attracting top talent.

  • Collaborate with the ANZ Water Leadership team and global water specialists to share expertise, leverage global capability and deliver industry-leading solutions.

About You

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.

  • Extensive experience (ideally 12+ years) in water treatment, with demonstrated technical leadership experience.

  • Strong understanding of municipal potable water projects and the ability to provide technical guidance across complex projects.

  • Established market presence, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities.

  • A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.

  • Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Why you’ll love working with us

  • 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?

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