Senior Engineer- Process EPP- Gulf

Veolia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia seeks a Senior Process Engineer for Water Technologies in the Middle East & Africa region. The role focuses on designing, optimizing, and managing municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and recycling systems, leading process design activities and collaborating with sales and engineering teams.

Requirements include 15+ years in wastewater design, expertise in MBBR/MBR, RO projection software, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in process design of wastewater treatment and recycle systems.
• Strong background in Sewage Treatment Plant, Industrial Wastewater Treatment and recycle plant design.
• Familiar with MBBR and MBR technology.
• Familiarity with conventional treatment unit operations and RO projection software.
• Oil and gas wastewater treatment experience prioritized.
• Regional project experience and understanding of regional water reuse markets.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze tender documents and understand client requirements.
• Develop process schemes and calculations for wastewater plants for municipal and industrial projects.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, power consumption calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Provide expert technical field support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis during startup and testing.
• Lead basic engineering processes, participate in risk reviews, and facilitate HAZOP studies.
• Develop process designs and pilots, including startup, troubleshooting and reporting.
• Assist commercial teams in strategy and bid development, and client engagement.
• Document lessons learned and prepare disclosures to protect technologies.
• Coordinate with global team for process validation on complex projects.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent quantitative

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

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

Tools

RO projection software

Job description

Company Description

As a global leader in environmental services, Veolia operates across all 5 continents with nearly 218,000 employees. An expert in water, energy, and waste management, the Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution and resource regeneration to support communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Join our mission to “Resource the world”!

By joining our Water Technologies team, you won't just be an employee - you'll be a Resourcer. We provide complete solutions for water treatment and are dedicated to innovating in key areas like sustainable development, recovery and reuse.

At Water Tech Middle East & Africa, we empower employees to make a real difference. We seek passionate, like-minded individuals who can share our passion.

Become a player in ecological transformation by joining us!

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&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

Qualifications

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• 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.

Additional Information

Why apply internally?

At Water Tech, we believe in growing our talent from within!

As an internal candidate, you have a unique advantage in understanding our culture, values, and operations. We prioritize internal mobility because it offers you meaningful career opportunities while allowing us to benefit from your expertise.

We're committed to supporting your professional growth and helping you build a rewarding career path within Water Tech!

In addition to career growth opportunities, as a valued team member, you'll enjoy an excellent range of advantages, including:

• our Global Social Protection Program, Veolia Cares, for you and your family.
• our Employee Share Ownership Program, Sequoia, to be part of Veolia's success story through our rewarding share ownership program!;
• our work from home policy.

At Water Tech, we really want to hear from you, even if you don't tick every single box. We believe in your potential and would love to see what you have to offer – your willingness to learn and abilities could be exactly what our team needs!

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.