2027 Graduate Process Engineer - Water
Stantec is seeking a talented Process Engineering Graduate to join our Water team in Melbourne.
What we provide
Join an award winning two-year graduate development program where you gain hands-on experience, personalised mentoring, and strong technical support to help you grow with confidence.
Connect with our global Developing Professionals network, opening opportunities to build your career internationally while taking part in networking and community-building activities.
- Exposure to industry leaders and projects related to treatment plant upgrades for key clients such as Melbourne Water, Greater Western Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and many more.
These projects include designs of treatment technologies such as digesters, tertiary treatment plants, UV disinfection, filtration, chemical dosing systems and desalination plants.
Work flexibly and access a wide range of benefits, including mental health support, salary packaging, our Employee Assistance Program, and Rewards and Benefits Program.
Receive support on your pathway to professional accreditation, including Chartered Engineer or Environmental Professional status.
Your career journey is in your hands. After the two-year graduate program, you can explore a range of pathways that align with your strengths and passions—whether that’s leadership, project management, or deep technical expertise
Being part of a big multidisciplinary organisation means you’ll work alongside talented people from different fields—bringing fresh ideas and energy to every project.
With us, not only will you work as part of an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse team, but also be able to develop your skills and knowledge in designing the future of engineering and shape your own career along the journey.
What will you be doing day to day?
You will be in the Treatment Team and have the opportunity to work with water, wastewater, biosolids and odour treatment. You will predominately be based in our Melbourne office with the team but also have days out on site to gather information to inform our designs and be involved in the following activities:
- Investigate and analyse process engineering elements to support engineering projects such as pipelines, water and sewage systems
- Perform basic calculations to analyse, model and design process system components.
- Assist in preparing process designs, drawings, specifications, presentations, and reports.
- Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project.
- Assist the team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
Why Stantec?
Stantec empowers people to rise to the world’s greatest challenges. As a global company of more than 34,000 people across 450 locations worldwide, with a strong local focus, graduates gain meaningful experience, diverse perspectives, and career opportunities that can take them anywhere.
How to Apply:
Please submit CV, cover letter—explaining your passion and interest in Water, academic transcript and ensure you fill in the application form when applying!
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About You
Tertiary qualification in Chemical or Environmental Engineering
Passion for learning and problem-solving
- Self-starter, proactive and takes initiative
- Team-player
- Drive to achieve excellent quality work
- Passionate about providing safe, clean drinking water and wastewater services to our communities
Australian Citizen, PR or NZ Citizen.
Currently in final year of degree or 1-2 years post-graduation