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Our client is one of Australia's leading water infrastructure specialists, part of a global environmental services group operating in over 40 countries. With more than 160 years of international experience, they deliver large-scale water and wastewater treatment solutions, powering essential services for over 14 million Australians.
In Australia, their activities span the full lifecycle of water infrastructure—from design and build to operations, maintenance, and public-private partnerships. With a team of more than 45,000 people globally and a growing presence in the ANZ region, they're committed to innovation, sustainability, and driving circular solutions across their portfolio.
The Role
As part of their D&C division, you will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of major water and wastewater treatment projects across the country.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will oversee end-to-end process engineering and multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring designs are technically sound, cost-efficient, and aligned with safety and environmental standards.
This is more than a technical role—it's a leadership opportunity. You will guide junior engineers, contribute to commissioning, and act as a key link between design, delivery, and client engagement.
Responsibilities
* Lead design development and process engineering for major water/wastewater projects
* Prepare and review process flows (PFIDs and P&IDs), hydraulic design, and plant functionality
* Ensure compliance with Australian and group-specific technical and safety standards
* Identify design risks, propose value-engineered solutions, and support budget adherence
* Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and interface with clients throughout project lifecycle
* Support commissioning and provide technical assurance during delivery phase
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability building across the team
Requirements
* Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering or related field
* 10+ years' experience in water/wastewater treatment plant design and process engineering
* Expertise in PFIDs, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations, and risk-based design
* Strong knowledge of design and project management software
* Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
* Chartered status (CPEng) or working towards it
* Willingness to travel for site visits and project reviews
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure
* Join a global environmental leader with strong growth in ANZ
* Flexible hybrid working from Rhodes corporate HQ
* Career development with pathways to leadership and technical expert roles
* Inclusive team culture with wellbeing and innovation at the core
If you're passionate about water, design, and engineering excellence, apply now or contact for more information.
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