Project Engineer

Aqua Environmental Consultants; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Environmental Consultants designs, builds and maintains water and wastewater treatment systems for commercial buildings, IT parks and hotels. You will lead two upcoming STP/WTP projects in Hyderabad from site mobilisation through commissioning and handover, owning on-site execution—people, material, schedule, quality and startup.

Based on 4–5 years of hands-on STP/WTP experience, you will coordinate with the design team, manage contractors, and ensure safety while achieving project

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of hands-on STP/WTP experience, including at least one new plant commissioned from mechanical completion to stable output.
• Working knowledge of SBR and/or MBBR processes, filtration, UF, dosing systems, pumps and blowers
• Ability to read P&IDs and GA drawings
• Experience managing contractors and labour on site
• Willingness to be based on site in Hyderabad and travel between two project locations
• Communication in English and Telugu or Hindi

Responsibilities

• Lead site execution of STP/WTP projects: civil coordination, mechanical erection, piping, and electrical interfaces
• Read P&IDs and GA drawings; raise and resolve site clashes with design team
• Supervise installation of pumps, blowers, diffusers, media, clarifier/tube settlers, filters, UF skids, and dosing systems
• Plan and track site schedule and material requirements; report weekly to management
• Manage contractors, fitters and labour on site; enforce safety practices
• Commission biological systems (SBR/MBBR): seeding, acclimatisation, MLSS/DO control, and stabilising outlet quality to norms
• Set up and optimise dosing: chlorine, coagulant, polyelectrolyte, antiscalant
• Coordinate treated-water testing and help with TSPCB/client compliance documentation
• Prepare commissioning reports, O&M manuals and as-built inputs; train client/O&M staff at handover
• Take part in client meetings, site inspections and punch-list closure

Skills

STP/WTP operations

Field execution

Read P&IDs

On-site supervision

English & local language

Education

B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Company Description

Aqua Environmental Consultants is an environmental engineering and water treatment company delivering end-to-end solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. The team specializes in designing, engineering, executing, commissioning, and operating sewage and water treatment plants, organic waste converters, and advanced wastewater reuse systems. Aqua’s treatment solutions leverage technologies such as SBR, MBBR, extended aeration, tertiary filtration and disinfection, softening, and ultrafiltration, supported by automation and IoT-based monitoring. From process design and equipment selection to installation, commissioning, and long-term operations and maintenance, the company provides a single-point solution focused on efficiency, compliance, reliability, and water reuse. With projects across Pune, Hyderabad, Goa, and other markets, Aqua works closely with developers, consultants, and facility teams to deliver robust systems designed for real-world operating conditions.

Aqua Environmental Consultants · Hyderabad (site-based)

Experience:4–5 years, hands-on STP/WTP

Salary:₹40,000–50,000 per month

Qualification:B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Chemical Engineering

About us

Aqua Environmental Consultants designs, builds and maintains water and wastewater treatment systems (STP, WTP and OWC) for commercial buildings, IT parks and hotels.

The role

You will lead two upcoming STP/WTP projects in Hyderabad from site mobilisation through commissioning and handover. You will own execution on site: people, material, schedule, quality and startup.

Key responsibilities

• Lead site execution of STP/WTP projects: civil coordination, mechanical erection, piping, and electrical/instrumentation interfaces
• Read and follow P&IDs, GA drawings and layouts; raise and resolve site clashes with the design team
• Supervise installation of pumps, blowers, diffusers, media, clarifier/tube settlers, filters (PSF/ACF), UF skids and dosing systems
• Plan and track the site schedule, material requirements and daily progress; report weekly to management
• Manage contractors, fitters and labour on site; enforce safety practices
• Commission biological systems (SBR/MBBR): seeding, acclimatisation, MLSS/DO control, and stabilising outlet quality to norms
• Set up and optimise dosing (chlorine, coagulant, polyelectrolyte, antiscalant)
• Coordinate treated-water testing and help with TSPCB/client compliance documentation
• Prepare commissioning reports, O&M manuals and as-built inputs; train client/O&M staff at handover
• Take part in client meetings, site inspections and punch-list closure

Must have

• 4–5 years of hands-on STP/WTP experience, including at least one new plant commissioned from mechanical completion to stable output
• Working knowledge of SBR and/or MBBR processes, filtration, UF, dosing systems, pumps and blowers
• Ability to read P&IDs and GA drawings
• Experience managing contractors and labour on site
• Willingness to be based on site in Hyderabad and travel between two project locations
• Communication in English and Telugu or Hindi

Good to have

• Experience with commercial buildings, IT parks or hotel projects
• Exposure to MBR, RO or OWC (organic waste converter) systems
• Basic PLC/SCADA or panel troubleshooting
• Knowledge of TSPCB norms and CPCB discharge/reuse standards
• AutoCAD or MS Project / Excel-based scheduling
• Two-wheeler and valid driving licence