Process Engineer

• Based in Melbourne
• Casual Position 
• Exceptional Team Culture: Supportive, Collaborative, High‑Performance

About The Role

UGL is a leading provider of engineering, construction and maintenance services supporting Australia’s essential industries. We deliver safe, innovative solutions and partner with some of the world’s largest companies across energy, resources, transport and defence.

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our O&G East team. In this role, you will provide process engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle—from concept through to execution—ensuring safe, reliable and cost‑effective technical outcomes for our clients.

This position is key in delivering design, technical documentation, hydraulic modelling and process improvement for brownfield and greenfield projects, supporting critical fuel storage, pumping and terminal facilities.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Deliver process engineering design, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical documents to meet project scope, schedule and budget.
• Contribute across all project phases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant and technically robust design outcomes.
• Conduct hydraulic modelling, surge analysis, equipment sizing and process simulations.
• Support design safety processes including HAZOPs, risk assessments and action close‑outs.
• Undertake process improvement studies and provide specialist technical guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Support FATs, commissioning and site‑based troubleshooting activities.
• Apply knowledge of relevant Australian and international standards, statutory requirements and hazardous area regulations.
• Engage with and manage specialist external engineering resources as required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ process engineering design experience in oil & gas, terminals, petrochemical or resource sectors.
• Strong background in hydraulic modelling and surge analysis (Pipenet, Fluid Flow, AFT Impulse, Bentley Hammer).
• Experience developing P&IDs, datasheets, technical reports and engineering calculations.
• Demonstrated capability working across multidisciplinary teams from concept through execution.
• Experience participating in HAZOPs and process safety activities; knowledge of MHF requirements highly regarded.
• Customer‑focused, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
• Chartered or working towards (RPEQ/RPEV) desirable.

What Makes You Right for UGL

• A genuine commitment to safety in design and engineering practices.
• Ability to thrive within a high‑performing, collaborative engineering team.
• An innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge convention.
• A belief in teamwork, accountability and delivering value together.

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end‑to‑end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We operate across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence.
We partner with major blue‑chip organisations and government agencies and are part of the CIMIC Group.

As a diverse and inclusive organisation, UGL embraces the unique experiences and perspectives our people bring. We promote environments where you can thrive and grow your capabilities.

Please note: pre‑employment checks, including national police clearance and medical assessment, will form part of the recruitment process.