Senior Process Engineer

Job title : Senior Process Engineer
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000 base + superannuation
Contact name : Grace Wills
Contact email : GWills@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1595414
About the Company

Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy known for its human-centric approach and decades of success across engineering and project management. With a reputation for delivering commercially sound, real-world outcomes, their process engineering team works closely with clients across the dairy, food, and waste-to-energy sectors on projects from concept to completion.

This is a business that values flexibility, professional development, and fostering a collaborative, supportive culture.


The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the technical delivery of key projects. In this role, you will:
  • Lead the development of process schemes, layouts, and plant specifications for pricing, tendering, and construction
  • Provide high-level technical input across all stages of project delivery
  • Manage the planning and execution of design documentation to meet deadlines and budgets
  • Troubleshoot and develop practical solutions to project challenges
  • Work closely with internal teams across engineering and design disciplines

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in process engineering, ideally across full project lifecycles
  • Strong background in industries such as dairy, food, or waste-to-energy
  • Technical expertise in steam, water, wastewater, refrigeration, and/or gases – experience with heat pumps is a bonus
  • A consultative, client-focused mindset with strong communication skills
  • A collaborative, team-oriented approach

What’s On Offer

  • A competitive salary package, reflective of your experience and capabilities.
  • Support for ongoing professional development.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Exposure to diverse, high-profile projects
  • A positive and engaged team culture, with strong mentorship and a social, down-to-earth environment

How to Apply:

To apply online, please click on the apply function. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Grace Wills at gwills@sharpandcarter.com.au