RO Design Engineer

Mena Water; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mena Water in Sharjah is seeking an experienced process design engineer specializing in water treatment. The role focuses on reviewing tenders, and developing both conceptual and detailed process designs, including P&IDs and hydraulic calculations.

The candidate will use RO/UF/MF simulation tools, perform mass balances, and estimate full project costs with life-cycle analyses. Collaboration with clients and suppliers is essential throughout bidding and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering or Environmental Sciences.
• 3–5 years’ experience in process design engineering in water treatment.
• Experience in GCC region preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tenders and submittals; interpret client requirements.
• Develop conceptual and detailed process designs and layouts.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and P&IDs.
• Estimate full project costs and life-cycle cost analyses.
• Use simulation software for RO and UF/MF design and projections.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers throughout bidding and execution.
• Prepare risk assessments and participate in HAZOP reviews.

Skills

Water treatment processes

Process design

P&ID interpretation

Mass balance

Hydraulic calculations

Cost estimation

Life cycle cost analysis

Project communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical / Process Engineering / Environmental Sciences)

Tools

Process simulation software

RO/UF Simulation tools

P&ID drafting tools

Engineering software packages

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for tender review, analyze & manage submittals including but not limited to interpretation of client requirements & proposal of best solution, conceptual & detailed process design, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), hydraulic calculation, civil and equipment layout drawings, power and chemical requirements, procurement, full cost estimation and life cycle cost analysis and other submittal documentation as required.
• Use of Simulation Software for RO and UF/MF Design and Projections. Mass balance development, Chemical and Power consumption Schedules operating cost estimation.
• Identify ongoing and future opportunities, trends, assess feasibility and liaise with client/end user at all stages to ensure successful outcome.
• Work closely with line manager and the engineering & project departments to develop technical process designs & solutions in line with the company standard & overall philosophy.
• Provide process commissioning assistance / review & site troubleshooting / assessment as required.
• Undertake, develop & perform Company reports, risk assessments & HAZOP as required.
• Build relationships with local suppliers and focus on key areas of the supply chain to ensure optimum information available as required during the bidding & project execution stage.
• Search and implement new technologies, processes & products partners to ensure optimal solutions & opportunities for the successful award.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required (Chemical, Process Engineering or Environmental Sciences).
• Minimum 3-5 Years of experience in process design engineering in the above-specified tasks, preferably in GCC.

Skills

• Expert in all Water & Waste Water Treatment Processes with Technical Skills.
• Analysis, Data Interpretation & Identifying Project / Client Needs.
• Proven Work Experience In Process Engineering In Water Field.
• Sound Knowledge of Process Related Standards & Design Requirements.
• Experience in Process Simulations & Process Design.
• Working Knowledge of Process Engineering Software Packages.
• Tendering Costing & Budgeting Experience & Skills.
• Report Writing & Documentation Development.
• Risk Management & Mitigation.