Equinox Engineering Australia Pty Ltd. is an engineering service provider located in Brisbane, QLD. We provide high quality Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services to our clients in Australia and worldwide. Equinox Australia is engaged in numerous Concept, FEED and Detail Design projects, working with several of the largest energy providers in Australia.
We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer with 15+ years of experience to join our Brisbane team to deliver conventional oil & gas and carbon capture pipeline projects. The role will be accountable for regular face-to-face liaison with our clients, and to provide leadership for the successful execution of capital projects.
Why Join Equinox?
- Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects
- Strong, people-focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical growth
- Flexible and supportive work environment with long-term career development opportunities
- Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative and commercially minded leaders
What You’ll Do
Technical Support
- Lead process engineering design activities across feasibility, conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases
- Perform and oversee process simulations and modelling (HYSYS) for oil & gas and carbon capture facilities
- Develop and review key engineering deliverables including material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and shutdown systems
- Execute line sizing, PSV sizing, and preparation of process equipment data sheets
- Contribute to cost estimation and economic evaluation during early project phase
Collaboration & Project Execution
- Act as Lead Process Engineer coordinating multidisciplinary teams and addressing technical challenges
- Collaborate with international offices to execute work-share strategies and ensure project alignment
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers
- Interface directly with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies as a key technical representative
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure designs comply with Australian and international standards, codes, and regulatory requirement
- Participate in and lead HAZOPs, P&ID reviews, and safety studies
- Develop control narratives, operating procedures, and start-up/shutdown documentation
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Technical Exposure
- Exposure to conventional and unconventional oil & gas facilities, including sweet and sour gas systems
- Design experience with gas processing, compression, and dehydration systems (including Coal Seam Gas)
- Involvement in both office-based engineering and on-site field support and inspections
- Opportunity to apply international (particularly Canadian) design practices to Australian projects
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- 15+ years of experience in oil & gas process engineering within an EPCM environment
- Professional designations: C.P.Eng, RPEQ, and P.Eng
- Strong experience in gas processing facilities, including compression and dehydration systems
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and mentoring engineers
- Demonstrated field experience and site exposure
- Proficiency in:
- HYSYS and related simulation software
- Ariel / Powerflow compressor tools
- Fisher Specification Manager
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Experience working with international teams and executing global projects
If you're looking to take a leadership role in delivering impactful energy projects, influence engineering excellence across global teams, and contribute to innovative solutions in oil, gas, and carbon capture, we’d love to hear from you.
Established in 1997, Equinox is a distinguished EPCM service provider globally. Our wide-ranging portfolio includes Sweet and Sour Gas Processing Facilities, Heavy and Conventional Oil Production, Steam Pipeline Systems, and an increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions like Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) facilities and pipelines, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects, and Landfill Gas (LFG) initiatives.
