Senior Engineer- Process EPP

Water Technologies; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Technologies in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Process Engineer to design, optimize and manage industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and recycle systems. You will lead process schemes, perform mass balances, and sizing calculations while supporting startup and commissioning across projects.

The role requires a strong background in MBBR/MBR technologies, conventional unit operations, and proficiency with RO projection software.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in process design for wastewater treatment and recycle systems.
• Experience with commissioning and startup of wastewater plants is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MBBR and MBR technologies and conventional unit operations.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, regionally and internationally.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze tender documents and understand client requirements.
• Develop process schemes, calculations, and PFDs for municipal and industrial plants.
• Develop mass balances, power consumption calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Provide technical field support during startup, commissioning, and testing.
• Lead basic engineering reviews and facilitate HAZOP studies.
• Coordinate with global teams for process validation on complex projects.
• Support sales teams with strategic positioning and bid development.
• Ensure documentation of technical data and prepare disclosures to protect technologies.

Skills

Wastewater treatment design

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

HAZOP studies

Project leadership

Education

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Tools

RO projection software

PFDs/P&IDs tooling

Job description

Prime Objective Senior Process Engineer with expertise in designing optimizing and managing industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and recycle systems Proven track record in developing innovative optimised and robust treatment solutions Skilled in process optimization troubleshooting complex operational challenges and implementing advanced technologies to enhance treatment efficiency and sustainability Demonstrates strong technical leadership and commitment to delivering cost-effective environmentally responsible wastewater management solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Read and analyze the tender document project specification and understand the client requirement
• Develop process schemes and calculations for waste water plants for municipal and industrial projects
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams PFDs Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams P amp IDs mass balances specific power consumption calculations and equipment sizing
• Provide expert technical field support troubleshooting and root cause analysis during the startup commissioning and performance testing of wastewater plants
• Lead basic engineering process participate in technical peer risk reviews and facilitate HAZOP studies with internal teams and external customers
• Develop process designs and experimental programs for water and wastewater pilots including startup troubleshooting and report preparation
• Assist Commercial Engineering and Sales teams in strategic positioning developing winning bid strategies and conducting sales calls with clients and consultants
• Document lessons learned from operating plants assure proper documentation of technical data generated and prepare invention disclosures to protect competitive technologies
• Coordinating with a global team for process validation for complex projects
• Main Liaison Sales team Process Team Proposal Team Engineering Team

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum of 15 years of experience in process design of wastewater treatment and recycle systems.

Commissioning experience will be an added advantage.

Strong background and technical skills in designing of Sewage Treatment Plant, Industrial Wastewater Treatment and recycle plant.

Well versed with MBBR and MBR technology.

Familiarity with conventional treatment unit operations (sand filtration, DAF, clarification, coagulation, biological treatment) and proficiency with RO projection software for major brands.

Candidates with specialized knowledge in oil and gas sector wastewater treatment will be prioritized.

Experience with Regional projects and a strong understanding of regional water and wastewater reuse markets.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneoulsy.

Excellent quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Fluent in English (verbal and written) language.

Willingness to travel to project sites and if required to other countries also.