Process Engineer – Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants

NAFFCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Process Engineer for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants. You will design and implement treatment processes, ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in the water sector, with a strong background in sustainable engineering solutions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for engineering professionals passionate about water management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in process engineering for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance in the water sector.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and implement treatment processes for water and wastewater.
• Attend project meetings to understand project requirements.
• Supervise drafting team for accurate deliverables.
• Provide technical support during project implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of water treatment processes

Technical selection of equipment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an analytical organised and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Process Engineer for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants. This pivotal role is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with a passion for sustainable water management and process optimisation. You will play a key part in designing, modifying and implementing water and wastewater treatment processes ensuring projects are delivered effectively, safely and in line with regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities Process Engineering Water & Wastewater Treatment

• Attend project kick-off meetings and review job files with coordination teams to fully understand project requirements.
• Process Civil & Mechanical Design
• Process civil and mechanical engineering design for water & wastewater treatment plants (Activated Sludge MBBR MBR UF NF & RO systems).
• Preparation of P&IDs HFDs and overall piping layout drawings as per project and client specifications.
• Development of process flow diagrams (PFDs) and mass balance calculations
• Hydraulic calculations and line sizing for process pipelines.
• Selection of suitable materials for process fluids in accordance with standards and operating conditions

Deliverables & Documentation

• of equipment schedules valve lists and line lists.
• Preparation of process descriptions and control philosophies.
• Development of alarm/trip setpoint lists.
• Preparation of material lists and technical specifications for material requisitions.
• Review and approval of drawings and MTOs in line with project specifications.

Mechanical & Fabrication Design

• Fabrication design and detailed drawings of process tanks skids pressure filter vessels and storage tanks.
• Design of compact oilwater separator units.
• Design of active and passive odour control units using activated carbon media.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervision and guidance of the drafting team for timely and accurate deliverables.
• Internal coordination with other disciplines (civil electrical instrumentation etc.).
• Project coordination with clients subcontractors and site supervisors to ensure timely project completion

Equipment Selection & Technical Approvals

• Technical selection of pumps blowers dosing systems agitators odour control systems valves and instrumentation.
• Technical approval of equipment and materials as per project specifications

Site Support & Operations

• Pre- and post-engineering site surveys to validate design assumptions and as-built conditions.
• Providing technical support to proposal production installation commissioning and O&M teamsli>
• Guiding O&M teams in the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals for each process plant.

Desirable Attributes Water Process Innovation & Project Support

• Keen interest in sustainable engineering solutions innovative treatment technologies and resource optimisation.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in water and environmental engineering.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in dynamic project settings with changing priorities.

Qualifications & Experience Process Engineering Water Industry

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in process engineering for water and wastewater treatment plants (municipal or industrial is acceptable).
• Proven familiarity with industry standards regulatory frameworks and environmental compliance requirements in the water sector.