Senior Process Engineer
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Process Engineer – Industrial based in Brisbane, you will oversee delivery of key process engineering work across energy and resources projects, providing expert technical guidance to ensure outcomes meet time, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
- Lead process design, safety assessments, and risk management across complex resources and energy projects.
- Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and knowledge sharing.
- Develop and review key process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, specifications, and process safety documentation.
- Support project delivery from concept selection, feasibility and FEED through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
- Drive continuous improvement, best-practice engineering standards, and adoption of digital engineering tools.
- Build strong client relationships and provide expert guidance on technical and contractual matters.
What you’ll bring
- Relevant qualifications in Process or Chemical Engineering and professional memberships (Engineers Australia, iChemE, RPEQ)
- 9+ years of process engineering experience across resources, energy and hydrocarbon projects.
- Strong expertise in process design, process safety, and risk management for major and technically complex projects.
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams and deliver multidisciplinary work across all project phases.
- Strong capability in process modelling (Aspen, Fluid flow, Limn)
- Strong experience in equipment sizing, technical problem-solving, and data-driven design decisions.
- Committed to delivering safe, sustainable, compliant, and practical engineering outcomes.
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected].
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Skills Required
- Relevant qualification in Process or Chemical Engineering
- Professional membership with Engineers Australia, iChemE, or RPEQ
- 9+ years of process engineering experience across resources, energy, and hydrocarbon projects
- Expertise in process design, process safety, and risk management for major complex projects
- Ability to lead engineering teams and deliver multidisciplinary work across all project phases
- Strong process modelling capability using Aspen, Fluid Flow, and Limn
- Experience in equipment sizing, technical problem-solving, and data-driven design decisions
- Commitment to safe, sustainable, compliant, and practical engineering outcomes
Aurecon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aurecon and has not been reviewed or approved by Aurecon.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work is emphasized, allowing employees to choose where and when they work based on business needs. Feedback suggests this flexibility meaningfully enhances work-life balance and the overall value of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused policies include paid and unpaid parental leave and options such as extended unpaid sabbaticals. Feedback suggests these provisions help employees manage caregiving alongside career demands.
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Healthcare Strength — Health support is presented as robust, with free, around-the-clock medical, safety, and mental-health assistance for employees and their families. These services appear to strengthen day-to-day wellbeing.
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What We Do
Aurecon is a design, engineering, and advisory company that provides integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle to tackle complex global challenges.
