Principal Process Engineer, Water Treatment

What if you could lead the future of desalination and membrane treatment in Australia?

With us, you can.

Our Water team promotes holistic, sustainable water resource management for governments, utilities, and industries. We help clients with network development, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and future-ready strategies.

Working on iconic projects, you will drive future-ready outcomes that benefit clients and communities. Our national treatment team is currently engaged in diverse projects across Australia, including the Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island Desalination Plants, Happy Valley WTP, and upgrades to major STPs and WWTPs.

Principal Process Engineer – Water Treatment (Desalination & Membranes) – National Role

As a Principal Process Engineer, you’ll be a key member of our national team delivering complex water treatment projects across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. You’ll provide technical leadership in desalination and membrane treatment, guiding multidisciplinary teams and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Locations: We welcome applications from senior technical leaders based anywhere in Australia.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the technical design of water treatment plants, with a focus on membrane technologies including RO, NF, MF, and UF.
• Provide national expertise in desalination and potable reuse applications.
• Manage and review high-quality technical documentation, including P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes.
• Contribute to proposals, pursuits, and strategic planning.
• Stay at the forefront of water treatment innovation and regulatory trends.
• Represent WSP at industry events and technical forums.

About You

This role is strategically important to our future growth and impact. You are a collaborative leader with deep technical knowledge and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• Chartered/Registered Professional Engineer (CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent).
• 15+ years of experience in water treatment engineering, with a strong focus on membrane technologies and desalination.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale water treatment projects.
• Strong technical writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with pilot testing, commissioning, and lifecycle design.
• Familiarity with CHAIR, HAZOP, and safety in design practices.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.