Senior Process Engineer

Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The primary focus of the Senior Process Engineer role will be to lead the process activities on water and wastewater projects across the planning, feasibility, design and delivery stages, and support the Design Manager or Project Manager on larger water infrastructure projects. This will involve working across multi-disciplinary teams and geographies.

When joining the Water business at Arup, you'll be joining one of the biggest communities in our firm. This opportunity to make an impact underlines the way in which Water feeds into Arup's key mission to help shape a better world.

We are open to candidates from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast.

The Opportunity

• Accountable for significant and complex activities or projects including predicting and planning future resources.
• Responsible for the performance and development of others by providing guidance, training, motivation, and direction to staff.
• Take a longer-term strategic view of the business and contribute to the development plan of Arup.
• Setting budgets and negotiating agreements with customers and suppliers to achieve financial targets.
• Represent Arup at internal and external meetings, events, and conferences.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering in Chemical / Process Engineering or similar area.
• Relevant industry experience in Process Engineering in the water and wastewater sector within a consulting business environment
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
• The ability to effectively manage clients, influence, differentiate and develop market opportunities, and act in a mentor capacity to motivate junior team members will be highly regarded.

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life &
  income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture:
from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact

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