Principal Process Engineer

Principal Process Engineer - Energy & Resources

At Stantec – Energy & Resources , we are designers, engineers and project managers, we take pride in providing innovative solutions that balance production goals with good stewardship, environmental sustainability and regulatory requirements. Together we innovate at the intersection of community, creativity and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Process Engineer to join Stantec's Energy & Resources team in Brisbane. As a senior technical leader within the Process Engineering team, you'll play a key role in delivering complex mining and resource sector projects, providing specialist process engineering expertise, and supporting the growth of both our people and client relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers, contribute to business development activities, and help drive technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of work.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

Extensive experience in process engineering within the Mining and Resources sector (15 years)

Strong background and deep technical knowledge of mineral processing and resource industry projects, including comminution, hydrometallurgical and/or pyrometallurgical processes.

Proven experience leading process engineering design and project delivery activities

Experience managing projects from studies and feasibility through to detailed design and execution

Strong understanding of process engineering standards, design practices, and risk management principles

Commitment to mentoring and supporting the development of junior engineers

Experience preparing proposals, supporting bids, and developing client relationships

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A collaborative leadership style with a strong focus on quality, safety, and client outcomes

Required to hold or be eligible for RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) or equivalent (i.e. AusIMM Chartered Professional (CP) accreditation).

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

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Location

Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

• Organization : BC-3000 Mining-AU Australia

• Employee Status : Regular

• Job Level : Manager

• Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

• Schedule : Full-time

• Job Posting : Oct 14, 2026, 7:20:59 PM

• Req ID: 260000ND

• Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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