Engineering Manager/Team lead – Detail Design WTP, STP, ETP

Assystem; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem in Bengaluru/Delhi is seeking an Engineering Manager / Team Lead for water treatment projects (STP, ETP, WTP). You will lead design, engineering, and delivery, directing multidisciplinary teams to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

Reporting to the Water Infrastructure leadership, you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, engage clients, and contribute to proposals while delivering projects on time and to high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Water Engineering, Master’s preferred.
• 12–18 years of water/wastewater project experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience in STP, ETP, WTP, pumping stations and water systems.
• Strong knowledge of process, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for design of treatment plants and water networks.
• Oversee feasibility to commissioning, manage budgets, schedules, risks.
• Lead hydraulic/process calculations and equipment sizing.
• Mentor engineers and support recruitment.
• Engage clients as primary technical contact and build relationships.
• Review vendor submissions and support plant startup.
• Ensure QA/QC and EH&S compliance.
• Contribute to proposals, bids and strategic growth.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Team leadership

Water/wastewater engineering

Quality & safety

CAD/BIM

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Water Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD/BIM

Job description

Engineering Manager / Team Lead – WTP, STP, ETP

Location: Bengaluru / Delhi

Role Summary

Lead design, engineering, and delivery of water & wastewater treatment projects (STP, ETP, WTP, RO, UF/MF, desalination, pumping stations, water supply/distribution, reclaimed water). Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Direct detailed design for treatment plants, pumping stations, sludge systems, and water networks. Ensure compliance with codes/standards.
• Project Management: Oversee feasibility to commissioning, manage budgets, schedules, risks, and coordinate with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Process Engineering: Lead hydraulic/process calculations, simulations, equipment sizing, and treatment technology selection (ASP, MBBR, SBR, MBR, RO, UV, chlorination).
• Team Leadership: Mentor engineers, manage resources, support recruitment, and foster innovation.
• Client Engagement: Act as primary technical contact, present solutions, manage expectations, and build long‑term relationships.
• Construction & Commissioning Support: Review vendor submissions, resolve technical issues, support plant startup and handover.
• Quality & Compliance: Implement QA/QC, ensure environmental, health & safety compliance.
• Business Development: Prepare proposals, bids, budgets, and contribute to strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Water Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 12–18 years in water/wastewater projects; 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience in STP, ETP, WTP, pumping stations, municipal & industrial water systems.
• Strong process, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation knowledge.

Reporting

Reports to: GM/Director – Water Infrastructure, Business Unit Head. Direct reports: Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil Engineers, CAD/BIM Designers, Project & Commissioning Engineers.

Additional Information

Based on candidate, location can be Bengaluru / Gurgaon.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.