Lead Process Engineer in Sydney

Come grow with us. Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems. We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing). With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

Everyone belongs at AECOM. We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. Due to significant contract awards within our Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure team across Australia and have a rare opportunity for a Lead Process Engineer to join the team based in either our Sydney or Newcastle office. By joining our team, you’ll be immersed in a strong, long-term pipeline of work, handling complex, large-scale and iconic projects across Australia & New Zealand.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Develop and implement innovative process engineering strategies and solutions for wastewater treatment projects.
• Provide guidance on technical challenges and solutions, including advanced process technologies and sustainability practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by understanding their challenges and delivering tailored solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

The qualities that help you thrive:

• Relevant tertiary degree (essential).
• Experience in the wastewater treatment industry at technical leadership level.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, technologies and environmental regulations in Australia and New Zealand.
• Proficiency in process engineering, data analysis and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project partners.

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? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.