Junior Water Treatment Engineer (WWT) - Site Inspector

Artelia; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia seeks a Junior Water Treatment Site Inspector for a major microelectronics project in Milan, within the Industry Division. The role focuses on construction supervision, site inspection, and quality control of water treatment and water utility systems.

You'll work with an international multidisciplinary team, gaining autonomy under senior specialists and progressing through inspection, verification, and acceptance activities on UPW and wastewater systems, with safety paramount.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or related degree in engineering.
• Fluent Italian; English level minimum B2.
• 0–3 years in water treatment or related site activities.
• Good knowledge of industrial water treatment and distribution systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, layouts and docs.

Responsibilities

• Support site supervision and inspection activities for water treatment and water utility systems.
• Verify installations against project docs, specs and standards.
• Monitor softened water production and distribution systems.
• Inspect ultrapure water (UPW) production and distribution systems.
• Support supervision of raw water treatment and purification systems.
• Monitor industrial and sanitary water distribution networks.
• Inspect industrial wastewater treatment installations.
• Prepare technical progress, inspection and non-conformance reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and clients.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Reading P&IDs and drawings

Excel

English communication

Autonomy & field work

Education

Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines

Degree in water treatment, industrial utilities, or process engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM environments

Job description

Who are we?

We are an engineering group and a major player in the fields of buildings, water, energy, industry and mobility.

Who are we?

We are an engineering group and a major player in the fields of buildings, water, energy, industry and mobility.

Wholly owned by our employees, we are united by a shared passion: a profession that combines the art of designing with ingenuity and delivering with commitment.

Our 11,000 employees across more than 40 countries create solutions every day for a positive future, addressing key challenges for both people and the planet. Our teams remain human-sized, fostering close relationships, day-to-day collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and experience.

To make this job advertisement easier to read, inclusive writing has not been used. Any masculine terms are intended to refer equally to women, men and non-binary people

Job Description

For our Industry Division, we are looking for a Junior Water Treatment Site Inspector to join a major industrial project in the microelectronics sector, based in Milan.

We are seeking a bright, curious, and field-oriented professional interested in developing skills in construction supervision, site inspection, and quality control of water treatment and water utility systems within a high-tech industrial environment.

The successful candidate will join an international multidisciplinary team involved in the construction of new cleanrooms for the microelectronics industry, working daily with professionals from various technical disciplines.

Supported by senior specialists, the selected candidate will progressively gain autonomy in the inspection, verification, and acceptance of complex water treatment and distribution systems.

What You Will Do

• Support site supervision and inspection activities related to water treatment and water utility systems.
• Verify the compliance of installations with project documentation, technical specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor works related to softened water production and distribution systems.
• Participate in the inspection of ultrapure water (UPW) production and distribution systems.
• Support supervision activities related to raw water treatment and purification systems.
• Monitor industrial and sanitary water distribution networks.
• Participate in the inspection of industrial wastewater treatment installations.
• Support activities related to the segregation and collection of industrial drains.
• Carry out regular site inspections to verify construction progress and installation quality.
• Assist in the analysis and resolution of technical issues arising during construction and commissioning phases.
• Prepare technical progress, inspection, and non-conformance reports.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractors, suppliers, clients, and project teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Perform site checks in compliance with safety procedures.
• Interact daily with an international team using English.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Alternatively, a degree specializing in water treatment, industrial utilities, or process engineering.
• Previous experience (0 to 3 years) in water treatment, industrial utilities, commissioning, or site activities would be appreciated.
• Good knowledge of industrial water treatment systems and water distribution networks.
• Basic knowledge of ultrapure water (UPW) systems and industrial wastewater treatment installations.
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Excellent command of Italian.
• Good written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Availability to work on a permanent basis at the Agrate Brianza (MI) construction site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience, even limited, in water treatment, industrial utilities, construction supervision, commissioning, or engineering design.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of BIM environments and methodologies.
• Construction site safety training.
• Experience or interest in cleanroom, semiconductor, industrial, pharmaceutical, or data center projects.
• Excellent command of Italian and English.
• Knowledge of French would be considered an advantage.

Key Personal Attributes

• Strong interest in site-based activities.
• Accuracy and technical rigor.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Team spirit and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments.
• Technical curiosity and a strong willingness to learn.

Additional Information

• Permanent employment contract or freelance collaboration (VAT-registered contractor), depending on the preference of the selected candidate.
• Indicative gross annual salary: €35,000 - €45,000.
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant industrial projects currently under development in the microelectronics sector.
• Structured training and professional development programme.
• Mentoring and support from senior specialists and project management professionals.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in industrial water systems, ultrapure water (UPW), and wastewater treatment installations within a cleanroom environment.
• Opportunity to work within an international multidisciplinary team.
• Future development opportunities on national and international industrial projects within the Artelia Group.
• Dynamic, merit-based environment focused on professional growth.
• Location: Agrate Brianza (MI), Italy
• Working arrangements: Full-time on-site presence at the construction site.