Process Design Engineer

SUEZ; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is seeking a Process Design Engineer to develop high-quality process designs for water, wastewater, desalination, and sludge treatment facilities. The role requires strong technical expertise, coordination across disciplines, and adherence to budgets and standards.

The candidate will prepare conceptual to detailed designs during both proposal and execution phases, perform hydraulic analyses and calculations, and support in tender activities while ensuring compliance with local and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Chemical Engineer preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination and sludge treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality process designs for water, wastewater, desalination and sludge treatment facilities.
• Prepare conceptual, basic and detailed process designs during proposal and execution phases.
• Create Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs and mass balances.
• Perform process calculations and hydraulic analyses to meet performance requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, electrical, mechanical and civil teams for proposal submissions.
• Support in CAPEX and OPEX evaluations and tender clarifications.
• Review discipline deliverables impacted by process requirements such as equipment lists and control philosophies.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

HSE awareness

Design reviews

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Licensed Chemical Engineer preferred

Job description

Who We Are

Faced with growing environmental challenges, for more than 160 years, SUEZ has been acting to deliver essential services that protect and improve the quality of life. SUEZ enables its customers to provide access to water and waste services, with resilient and innovative solutions. With its 40,000 employees present in 40 countries, the Group also enables its customers to create value over the entire lifecycle of their assets and services, and to drive their ecological transition, together with their end-users.

Contract Type

Regular / Permanent

What You Will Be Doing

The Process Design Engineer will play a key role in developing high-quality process designs for water, wastewater, desalination, and sludge treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, company standards, and local and international regulations. This role requires strong technical expertise in process engineering, excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills, and the ability to deliver design outputs within schedule, quality requirements, and allocated engineering budgets.

Process Design Engineering

Prepare conceptual, basic, and detailed process designs for water, wastewater, desalination, and sludge treatment projects during both Proposal and Execution phases.

Develop And Maintain

• Design and Calculation Notes
• Process Calculation Reports
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Mass Balances
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Process Control Philosophies
• Process Design Reports

Process and Hydraulic Calculations

Perform process calculations and hydraulic analyses to validate design assumptions and ensure performance requirements are met.

Perform Process Calculations Including

• Treatment process sizing
• Chemical consumption calculations
• Sludge production calculations
• Equipment sizing verification
• Energy consumption assessments

Hydraulic Calculations (Project‑specific)

• Network Hydraulics
• Pressure Line Hydraulics (Pump and Line)
• Gravity Line Hydraulics
• Plant Hydraulics
• Hydraulic Gradient Line
• Valve Hydraulics

Cost Estimation and Proposal Support

Support Proposal Development Activities By:

• Preparing process design inputs
• Defining process equipment requirements
• Providing sizing criteria
• Supporting CAPEX and OPEX evaluations
• Reviewing technical specifications / Preparation of Process Datasheets
• Support in providing technical clarifications during tender stages

Coordinate with procurement, electrical, mechanical, and civil teams to ensure consistency in proposal submissions.

Project Coordination and Multidisciplinary Interface Management

Interface With

• Installation & Piping Engineers (P&ID)
• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation & Control Engineers
• Commissioning Teams

Review Discipline Deliverables Impacted By Process Requirements, Including

• Equipment lists
• Instrument lists
• Line lists
• Control philosophies

Ensure process requirements are fully integrated into the overall plant design.

Standards & Technical Compliance

Local Requirements

• Philippine environmental regulations
• DOH / DENR requirements
• Water utility standards
• Local authority requirements

International Standards

• ISO Standards
• International wastewater treatment best practices
• SUEZ Engineering Standards

Participate In Technical Reviews Including

• HAZOP
• Design Reviews
• Operability Studies
• Availability Studies
• HSE Responsibilities (Proposal and Execution Phases)

HSE in the Proposal and Design Phase

Integrate HSE requirements into process designs to ensure safe operation, maintenance accessibility, and risk mitigation throughout the plant lifecycle. Conduct Design Risk Assessments (DRA) and identify hazards associated with:

• Chemical handling systems
• Process equipment operation
• Sludge treatment systems
• Confined spaces
• Maintenance activities
• Participation in HAZOP and other risk assessment workshops as required

HSE in the Construction Phase

Provide process engineering support to site HSE resources when required and assist in resolving process‑related safety concerns.

Quality Responsibilities (Proposal and Execution Phases)

Ensure All Process Engineering Deliverables Comply With

• Company Quality Procedures (OMEGA, Eureka)
• Project Specifications
• Contract Requirements
• Engineering Standards

Maintain proper documentation and traceability of design calculations and decisions. Provide technical support during commissioning activities and assist site quality teams when required.

Knowledge Management & Lessons Learned (REX)

Identify, Document, And Report Lessons Learned From

• Proposal activities
• Process design activities
• Commissioning activities
• Plant performance evaluations

Contribute To The Development Of

• Design templates
• Standard calculation tools
• Process engineering best practices
• Technical guidelines
• Participate in technical reviews and knowledge‑sharing initiatives across the engineering organization

Technical Audits and Due Diligence

Support Technical Evaluations And Audits Of

• Technology providers
• Equipment suppliers
• Engineering partners
• Process subcontractors

Provide technical assessments during proposal and execution phases as required.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Chemical Engineer preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Process Design, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Process Simulation, Hydraulic Calculations, PFD/P&ID Development, HAZOP Participation, Technical Report Writing.
• Proven experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, desalination facilities, sludge treatment systems, industrial water projects.

BU: International - Asia

CATEGORY: Skilled Employees