Senior / Associate Process Engineers – Water
Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We have exciting opportunities across New Zealand and Australia, contributing to a strong pipeline of meaningful projects. These include delivering clean drinking water, protecting natural environments, and helping communities stay flood-resilient. Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable future.
We’re seeking experienced Process Engineers from Senior through to Associate level to join our trusted teams across New Zealand. Whether you're stepping into leadership or growing your technical expertise, we offer opportunities that match your ambition. Innovation is encouraged, challenges are embraced, and your contribution truly matters.
In these roles, you’ll:
- Lead and contribute to engineering tasks, including design, analysis, tenders, and proposals.
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise.
- Prepare high-quality documentation and engage with clients.
- Hold or be working towards professional certification or chartership.
- Continue developing your consulting, communication, and leadership skills.
We value excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder relationship skills. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to supporting our people and offer flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life, whether part-time or full-time.
Ko wai koe | About you
You’re a motivated engineer with a passion for water infrastructure and a collaborative mindset, eager to contribute to impactful projects and support junior team development.
You’ll bring a degree in process engineering and at least 7 years’ experience in a consulting or utility environment, particularly in wastewater or water treatment plant process design. You’ll be someone who naturally builds strong networks both within and outside the organisation. Chartered status is preferred, but we welcome those actively working towards chartership.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
A career with Beca will provide you with:
- Professional development opportunities
- A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
- Support with relocation and immigration for suitable applicants
- Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal and family commitments
- Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific
- A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration
- Excellent benefits for all staff, including discounted health insurance, gym membership discounts, and a variety of social club events
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome input from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.
Our Water Business
At Beca, our multi-disciplinary Water team delivers impactful projects across water, wastewater, stormwater, surface waters, and irrigation. We work with clients in the municipal, industrial, transport, commercial, mining, and agricultural sectors throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia.
As a Senior or Associate Process Engineer, you’ll be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. You’ll contribute to projects that make a real difference, protecting natural environments, supporting resilient communities, and shaping sustainable infrastructure.
We’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients, who continue to call on our expertise. As demand grows, we’re looking for more great people to join us. Our people are our greatest asset. It’s their passion, teamwork, and commitment that set us apart. We foster a supportive culture where knowledge is shared, innovation is encouraged, and your contribution is recognised not just within the Water team, but across the entire Beca Group.
Tono mai | Apply now!
Ready to make everyday better? Apply now.
