Principal Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Wood scores B on the Alion truth index.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a Principal Process Engineer to join our team in Melbourne.
This is a project lead engineering role required to supervise a team and provide process engineering subject matter expertise.
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What we can offer
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- Competitive remuneration package
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Global connections
The key experience and capabilities required for this role are:
- Minimum of 15 years post graduate experience with at least 10y in design of oil and gas production facilties of which at least 3yr is in a lead or focal point role
- Proven track record in leading small teams of process engineers to meet deadlines within allocated budgets for concept level process design work
- Familiar with conceptual level design engineering deliverables covering onshore wellheads WHCPs, and associated well startup and hydrate management systems, flow assurance (developing scopes of work for sizing multiphase lines), integration of new production into existing plant, and estimation of manhours for FEED and Detailed Design phases
- Capable of presenting process study findings to client, including evaluations of process options, efficiently driving towards agreement on selection of a single way forward
- Familiar with plant and well pad layout and construction issues
- Familiar with modern Process Design Quality Management systems and capable of acting as checker and approver of deliverables from the Process team, and of performing interdisciplinary reviews of the deliverables from other engineering disciplines
- Capable of guiding the Process team to complete
- design, operating and maintenance philosophies
- process engineering concept selection studies
- HYSYS or UniSim simulations (steady state) and modelling to produce heat and material balances for the client’s case map for production combinations over the life of the field
- Development of concept level block diagrams, PFDs and preliminary P&IDs
- Development of preliminary relief system design
- Familiar with Process Safeguarding practices for oil and gas production facilities.
- Familiar with Process design reviews, risk reviews, and technical safety workshops including HAZOP and HAZID
- Experienced with providing input to the Materials Group for their estimation of corrosion and erosion rates to permit recommendation of materials of construction for the new systems
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every requirement above but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
The following skills are needed:
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to build and sustain customer relationships
- Must convey a professional image with customers
- Familiar with applicable industry codes, standards and processes
- Relevant Engineering Degree (eligible for full membership of Institution of Chemical Engineers)
- Registered Professional Engineer (Victoria) preferred but not mandatory
Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
If you are a Principal Process Engineer, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.
Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!