Principal Process Design Engineer (Waste Treatment & Management)

Worley; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Waste Treatment Engineer. This role focuses on creating waste treatment and management solutions while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in waste treatment processes, and will manage projects from start to finish. The role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and the ability to lead effectively, supporting both safety standards and innovative waste management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant experience in waste treatment or environmental engineering.
• Knowledge of waste treatment processes and environmental laws.
• Experience with environmental impact assessments and life-cycle analysis.
• Competent in relevant software, including engineering-specific applications.
• Strong project management abilities including scheduling, cost estimation and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for designing waste treatment solutions.
• Collaborate with teams on developing project design documents.
• Participate in safety and design reviews.
• Review vendor proposals and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage projects from concept to detailed engineering.
• Manage waste treatment projects from concept through detailed engineering including budgeting and scheduling.
• Validate waste characterization data and submit client reports for approval.
• Develop waste treatment technology selection reports for client approval.
• Analyze existing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact.
• Collaborate on environmental impact assessments and sustainability improvements.
• Assist process engineering in integrating a multi-unit waste treatment facility.
• Mentor young engineers and project teams on waste treatment processes.

Skills

Waste treatment expertise

Project management

Environmental engineering knowledge

Collaboration with regulatory agencies

Technical proposal review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Engineering software for Heat & Mass balance

Excel macros

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose

As an SME, you will provide Waste treatment and Management expertise to the process engineering team and downstream disciplines (Environmental, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Safety & Risk etc.) in designing, optimizing waste treatment technologies for waste disposal, treatment, and recycling. You will work closely with local environmental regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, minimizing environmental impact, and improving waste treatment and handling efficiencies across the waste treatment facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to engineering teams to design, develop and implement waste treatment solutions customized to client’s requirements, including waste treatment, recycling, and disposal processes for hazardous and non-hazardous wastes (Municipal and Industrial waste).
• Collaborate and provide waste treatment expertise to process engineering team in developing Basis of Design, Heat & Mass balance, PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, operations and control philosophies for waste treatment units.
• Participate in safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL) and design reviews and support close-out of recommendations which arise from these reviews.
• Review technical proposals from vendors and provide technical bid clarifications.
• Ensure that waste management solutions comply with environmental regulations, industry standards (USEPA, ISO etc.), and local jurisdictions, ensuring minimal risk to the environment and human health.
• Work with Process engineering Lead in managing waste treatment projects from concept to detailed engineering including budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Validate waste characterisation (Municipal and Industrial) data from client and submit report for client approval.
• Develop waste treatment technology selection reports for client approval.
• Analyse existing waste treatment process and make recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce operating cost, and minimize environmental impact.
• Collaborate with environmental engineering in conducting environmental impact assessment for waste management process and providing actionable recommendations for sustainability improvements and waste minimizations.
• Provide assistance to process engineering in integrating overall multi-unit waste treatment facility.
• Provide mentorship to young engineers and engineering teams on waste treatment and management processes.

Qualifications

Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field from a recognized and an accredited institution. A master’s degree in a relevant discipline is a plus.
• Relevant experience in waste treatment, environmental engineering, or a related field, particularly within industrial or engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of waste treatment processes (e.g., chemical treatment, biological treatment, waste-to-energy, recycling).
• Understanding of environmental laws, including hazardous waste management regulations, disposal standards, and ISO certifications.
• Experience with environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and life-cycle analysis (LCA) related to waste management systems.
• Strong project management abilities, including scheduling, cost estimation, and resource allocation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage client relationships effectively.
• Competent in use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and engineering specific software including macro-based excel sheets to develop Heat & Mass balance of a waste treatment facility.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we\'re not just talking about it; we\'re doing it. We\'re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today\'s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.