Tech Spec- Water Treatment Syst., RIC

Bechtel Corporation; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Ras Al Khair is seeking a Technical Specialist - Water Treatment Systems to deliver end-to-end engineering ownership of water treatment projects. You will oversee design, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of potable and non-potable water systems, coordinating with internal teams and RCJY.

The role requires a senior level of expertise in water treatment, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering complex EPC projects in challenging

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; native-level ability or equivalent.
• University degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Chemistry, Water Resources Planning or related field.
• 17-19 years of relevant water/wastewater treatment or environmental engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of water distribution and treatment systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates design, construction, testing and commissioning of potable and non-potable water systems.
• Develops cost effectiveness studies and supports department budget.
• Prepares specifications for equipment and participates in bid reviews.
• Coordinates water analyses and validates water treatment systems.
• Interface with engineering, operations, RCJY and EHS to implement solutions in rural areas.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

University degree in water-related engineering

Tools

Design and visualization software

Job description

Requisition ID: 299205

- Relocation Authorized: International - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Ras Al Khair

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Project Overview

Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It is one of the biggest civil engineering projects in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s.

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local architect/engineering (AE) firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2026, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port and pipeline expansions, and more.

Work Location: Ras Al-Khair . The position is based in Ras Al-Khair, located approximately 100 kilometers north of Jubail Industrial City. Daily commuting between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair is required, using either the available transportation facility or the shuttle bus service. Accommodation for this role is provided in Jubail Industrial City. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided for Ras Al-Khair assignees on workdays.

This position is designated as Single Status only

Job Summary

Technical Specialist - Water Treatment Systems should demonstrate technical and financial ownership and responsibility in delivering detailed engineering.

Major Responsibilities

• - Plans, organizes, and coordinates all activities relating to the design, construction, testing and commissioning, production, treatment, delivery, and maintenance of potable and non-potable water systems.
• - Identifies and recommends solutions concerning operational and personnel problems; participates in establishment and implementation of work and safety standards.
• - Develops and coordinates the preparation and maintenance of water system cost effectiveness studies and programs; assists in department budget preparation.
• - Develops specifications for purchase of new equipment; participates in bid reviews and contract awards.
• - Coordinates a wide variety of water chemical analyses to precise standards.
• - Oversee support and testing/validation of systems during installation, operation, and maintenance of water treatment equipment and associated mechanical system.
• - Interface with internal engineering, operations, real estate (i.e. RCJY Investment Development Sector) and environmental health and safety and legal teams to develop and implement solutions in rural areas that often lack adequate available water and wastewater infrastructure.
• - Oversee maintenance, reliability and compliance of on-site water treatment and disinfection systems.
• - Reviews run the course from conceptual design through start-up and initial acceptance.
• - Development of engineering scope of work for a project and preparing engineering change orders.

Education and Experience Requirements

• - University Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Chemistry, Water Resources Planning or related.
• - 17-19 years of relevant work experience of water/waste water treatment and production experience or environmental engineering experience.
• - Methods, principles and practices of water distribution and treatment systems and storm water pumping stations, including electrical and process instrumentation and control systems.
• - Principles of chemistry and physics; laboratory practices and techniques used in the treatment of surface and ground water.
• - Skill in oral and written communication i.e., must be fluent and native speaker (equivalent) of English Language. Additionally, fluency in Arabic language in addition to English would be highly regarded however, is not essential.
• - Influence and persuade others to take desired action and/or direction.
• - Conflict resolution oriented. Must be able to demonstrate excellent technical communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence through discussion and reasoning.
• - Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• - Registered Chartered Professional Engineer of country of acquired education and country of current professional practice.
• - Experience working with water chemistry and conventional/membrane water treatment technologies for industrial applications, especially with metal and chemical industries.
• - Experience in reading and interpreting construction/engineering design drawings, equipment specifications, and ability to carry design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment/scalable implementation.
• - Experience working with mechanical/plumbing systems related to industrial applications or similar buildings that use water infrastructure such as pumps, cooling towers, evaporative media, heat exchangers, air handling units, or air economizers.
• - Project-related experience working with government agencies, utilities, site development due diligence and/or permitting entities.
• - Lateral, creative solution oriented technical thinker able to work within and fully utilize Technical Codes, Standards and Procedures.
• - Able to read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system/network drawings; Read and interpret water quality laboratory results; Read and interpret detailed drawings and wiring diagrams, plans, specifications, and maps.
• - Experience in the design of mechanical systems for industrial/process projects/ infrastructure.
• - Experience in the design of chemical processes, specifically potable and industrial water treatment plants, and industrial water treatment processes.
• - Competent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
• - Self-motivated individual with good leadership and interpersonal skills and experience, with the ability to influence.
• - Takes full accountability for effectively prioritizing and managing their own workload.
• - Ability to provide strong, active technical leadership to adopt and enforce a consistent approach that nurtures a culture of creativity, innovation, and empowerment.

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