Principal Process Engineer

We’re offering exciting opportunities forSenior Associate and Principal-level Process Engineersacross New Zealand and Australia. You’ll contribute to a strong pipeline of complex and meaningful water infrastructure projects delivering clean drinking water, protecting natural environments, and helping communities stay flood-resilient. Your work will support a more sustainable future for generations to come.

• Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
• We’re looking for experienced Process Engineers ready to lead, influence, and shape outcomes. Whether you're already operating at a Principal level or looking to step up from a Senior Associate role, you’ll find opportunities that match your ambition and expertise. At Beca, innovation is encouraged, challenges are embraced, and your contribution truly matters.In these roles, you’ll :
• Lead process design and optimisation for complex water and wastewater treatment projects across New Zealand and Australia
• Manage and deliver both large-scale and smaller initiatives, providing technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated project outcomes
• Mentor junior / Intermediate engineers and represent Beca’s expertise with clients and at industry forums
• Prepare high-quality documentation and contribute to strategic direction and client engagement
• Hold or be working towards professional certification or chartership
• Continue developing your communication, presentation, and consulting skills in a collaborative environment
• We value excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder relationship skills. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.We’re committed to supporting our people and offer flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life, whether part-time or full-time.
• Ko wai koe | About you
• You’re a motivated engineer with a passion for water infrastructure and a collaborative mindset. You’re keen to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference and to help grow the technical skills of junior team members.You’ll bring a degree in process engineering and at least seven years’ experience in a consulting or utility environment, particularly in wastewater or water treatment plant process design. You’ll be someone who naturally builds strong networks both within and outside the organisation. Chartered status is preferred, but we welcome those actively working towards chartership.
• Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
• A career with Beca will provide you with :
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Support with relocation and immigration for suitable applicants
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal and family commitments
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration
• Excellent benefits for all staff including discounted health insurance, gym membership discounts, and a variety of social club eventsBeca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture open to input from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.
• Our Water Business
• At Beca, our multi-disciplinary Water team works across water, wastewater, stormwater, surface waters, and irrigation. We partner with clients in the municipal, industrial, transport, commercial, mining, and agricultural sectors, delivering impactful projects across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia.We’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients, who continue to call on our expertise. As demand grows, we’re looking for more great people to join us.Our people are our greatest asset. It’s their passion, collaboration, and commitment that set us apart. We foster a culture of teamwork not just within the Water team, but across the entire Beca Group.
• Tono mai | Apply now!
• Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality.For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes.Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees.We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients.When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.

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