Process Engineer - STP Systems

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a skilled Process Engineer for STP Systems in Dubai. This full-time role involves responsibility for process engineering within civil infrastructure, focusing on sewage treatment and ensuring compliance with local standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in reviewing designs and verifying contractor compliance across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in commissioning and optimizing water infrastructure systems is essential. This position is critical for supporting urban growth and sustainable infrastructure in Dubai.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering focusing on sewage treatment plants.
• Strong understanding of relevant standards and compliance.
• Ability to evaluate and improve wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify process designs for sewage treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Sewage treatment plants

STP process engineering

Wastewater treatment

Pumping stations

Irrigation systems

Process design calculations

Hydraulic profiles

Process flow diagrams

Piping and instrumentation diagrams

Factory acceptance testing

Site acceptance testing

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

Instrument calibration

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Process Engineer - STP Systems

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 18,000-28,000 AED per month (estimated based on similar jobs; final offer to be confirmed with employer)

Role Overview

Process Engineer - STP Systems in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced process engineering professional with strong knowledge of sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, irrigation systems, hydraulic profiles, PFDs, P&IDs, commissioning, and Dubai Municipality compliance. The role is suited for a technically strong engineer who can review treatment process designs, verify contractor submittals, inspect process equipment, and support reliable delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify process design calculations for sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, irrigation systems, and related process infrastructure.
• Evaluate hydraulic profiles, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, treatment layouts, and process design reports.
• Assess primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes and recommend improvements to enhance performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all process engineering works comply with Dubai Municipality standards, project specifications, applicable guidelines, and international codes.
• Review contractor technical submittals for process equipment, systems, materials, installation methods, and performance requirements.
• Verify design reports, method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and related technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Dubai Municipality for approvals, comments, clarifications, and process engineering responses.
• Review and respond to RFIs related to process engineering, equipment interfaces, construction requirements, and operational performance.
• Inspect installation of pumps, blowers, filters, clarifiers, chemical dosing systems, odor control systems, and related process equipment.
• Confirm that process equipment meets approved project specifications, performance criteria, quality requirements, and operational expectations.
• Witness factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests for process equipment and systems.
• Monitor installation of process systems to ensure compliance with approved drawings, method statements, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control teams to resolve interface issues during construction and commissioning.
• Conduct site inspections, issue observations or NCRs where required, and follow up corrective actions through closure.
• Support QA/QC documentation by reviewing inspection records, test reports, approvals, and compliance evidence.
• Participate in pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities for sewage treatment, pumping, irrigation, and process systems.
• Verify system performance against design parameters during testing, trial runs, and process optimization activities.
• Monitor proper calibration of instruments, sensors, control systems, and process monitoring equipment.
• Review O&M manuals, as-built documentation, commissioning records, and handover files for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are followed during equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and site activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater treatment, irrigation systems, or water infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of process design calculations, hydraulic profiles, PFDs, P&IDs, process equipment, and treatment system performance.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards, approval procedures, design requirements, and infrastructure compliance expectations.
• Experience reviewing contractor submittals, method statements, material approvals, design reports, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes.
• Experience with pumps, blowers, clarifiers, filters, chemical dosing systems, odor control systems, instruments, and control systems.
• Ability to coordinate across civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, QA/QC, contractor, and client‑side teams.
• Knowledge of factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, trial runs, and system optimization.
• Strong inspection, reporting, problem‑solving, and technical review skills.
• Ability to identify non‑compliance, raise observations, support NCR closure, and maintain accurate project records.
• Safety‑conscious approach with strong awareness of environmental standards and operational risk in treatment plant environments.

Skills Set

• Sewage treatment plants
• STP process engineering
• Wastewater treatment
• Pumping stations
• Irrigation systems
• Process design calculations
• Hydraulic profiles
• Process flow diagrams
• Piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Primary, secondary, tertiary treatment
• Process equipment inspection
• Pumps, blowers, filters, clarifiers, chemical dosing systems, odor control systems
• Factory acceptance testing
• Site acceptance testing
• Pre‑commissioning, commissioning, trial runs, process optimization
• Instrument calibration, control systems
• Method statement review, material submittal review, RFI responses
• Dubai Municipality standards, QA/QC documentation, O&M manual review, as-built documentation

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives a Process Engineer the chance to work on important sewage treatment and water infrastructure projects in Dubai, where reliable wastewater systems, efficient pumping operations, and compliant treatment performance are essential to urban growth. The role offers strong exposure to process design review, equipment inspection, authority coordination, commissioning, and multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery. It is a strong fit for an engineer who wants to deepen technical expertise in Civil Engineering water and wastewater projects while supporting safe, sustainable, and high‑performing infrastructure.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, environmental, construction management, program management, and advisory services across major sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports transportation, water, buildings, energy, environmental, utility, and urban development projects through multidisciplinary technical expertise and practical delivery capability. The company works with clients to deliver resilient, sustainable, and high‑performing infrastructure that supports communities and long‑term development.