Just imagine your future with us…
At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?
Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?
Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.
Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.
What will you do?
Join our team as an Engineer, Chemical & Process and play a key role in delivering innovative solutions across energy, resource, and manufacturing projects.
Collaborating closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you'll focus on the dairy industry, manufacturing and food & beverage sectors, supporting and expanding our pipeline with sustaining capital projects in New Zealand. You’ll also contribute to our growing decarbonization portfolio, strengthening client partnerships and driving growth with new manufacturing clients, in alignment with our Energy & Industrial plan. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of engineering in a dynamic, impactful sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Hygienic Process Design
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) for dairy and food processing plants
P&ID development and updates for hygienic plant systems
CIP systems process support and segregation of product, CIP and utilities
Process Documentation & Data
Equipment datasheets (tanks, pumps, valves, heat exchangers)
Instrument and valve datasheets
Line lists, equipment lists, valve schedules
Utility connection schedules for dairy services
Process Calculations & Checks
Steady-state mass and energy balances
Flow, pressure drop, and utility demand calculations
Heating and cooling duty calculations for dairy liquids
Dynamic mass and energy balances for storage specifications
Utilities & Ancillary Systems
Process water, hot water, chilled water, and condensate system support
Utilities interfaces with hygienic process systems
Coordination with process water and wastewater scope where required
Process chemical storage and delivery systems
Process QA and Coordination
Drawings, calculations, datasheets and reports checking and review
Process document control and transmittals
Document and model updates during detailed design and construction
We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.
What can you bring to the team?
Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dairy, food or other clean-industry sectors or general manufacturing
Alongside this, you will have the following:
Bachelor's degree in Process or Chemical Engineering
Proven experience in a similar role with 4+ years’ experience post-graduation
Hydraulics, simulation and expertise in MS Excel
Good to have:
Simulation and software
Steady State Simulation
Dynamic Simulation
HYSYS
Phast
Fluidflow
Bentley Hammer
Pipeflo
Bluebeam
Smart PIDs
Miroboard (for HAZOP)
Our Aurecon Attributes define our way of being – they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively, they unleash the true power of Aurecon, they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. To find out what your key attribute is, take the test here https://www.aurecongroup.com/careers/culture/aurecon-attributes.
We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?
About Us
Headquartered in Australia, Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering, design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience, technical capabilities, and design expertise to an extensive range of markets.
Over the last 85 years, our team of more than 7,800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine, shape and engineer clever, innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.
In Asia, where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability, digital and infrastructure, we lead by being innovative, flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking – an approach that is guided by digital engineering, the user experience and sustainability – ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation.
Think engineering. Think again.

Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).