Job Description

Arup is a unique organization that is owned and run by its employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people-centric organization, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. At Arup, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a result, we are able to attract and retain some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry

Primary Focus:

Join Arup’s dynamic Victorian water team, where you will deliver innovative water and wastewater process engineering solutions. You’ll play a key role in project delivery, mentor junior staff, lead internal research, and help grow our business through strategic pursuits and client engagement. This role provides opportunities to work across local, national, and APAC projects with a strong focus on sustainability and technical excellence

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver process engineering for water and wastewater projects across planning, design, and implementation phases.
  • Collaborate with experienced process leads and contribute to projects in Victoria, other Australian states, and the broader APAC region.
  • Support, guide and mentor junior team members, sharing technical expertise and modelling Arup’s values.
  • Lead internal research initiatives aligned with personal and business interests to drive innovation and social value.
  • Contribute to business development through bidding, client engagement, and strategic market pursuits.

    • Is this role right for you?

  • Recognised qualifications in chemical/process engineering and professional membership (or working toward chartership).
  • Proven experience in delivering masterplans, concept/detailed design, and investment justifications for water/wastewater treatment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to adapt and engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Passion for sustainable water solutions, a growth mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Advanced process engineering and project management capabilities, including cost, risk, and stakeholder management.

    • 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.

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