Process Engineer

Amiad USA; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amiad USA is seeking a Process Engineer to design, plan, and implement water and wastewater treatment projects. You will work with Project Managers and a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians to ensure efficient operation of treatment facilities.

The role requires strong engineering principles, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines. You will contribute to design documentation and ongoing project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering with 2–3 years of water/wastewater experience.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes (physical, chemical, biological).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop quotes, proposals, cost estimations and technical specifications.
• Be the main technical/process leader to support the Project Manager during Project execution.
• Design and develop water/wastewater treatment and chemical dosing systems, including equipment sizing and hydraulic modelling.
• Develop process schematics, PFDs, and P&IDs to ensure proper functionality and alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders for environmental regulation compliance.
• Research and stay updated on emerging trends in water and wastewater engineering.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Analyse different water/wastewater chemistries to propose the best treatment solution.
• Design processes for SBRs, UF, RO, NF, and MBRs.
• Write design briefs, control narratives and O&M manuals.
• Develop and perform quality control and commissioning checklists and procedures

Skills

Process engineering

Project coordination

Water/wastewater treatment

Hydraulic modelling

PFDs and P&IDs design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing projects related to water and wastewater treatment and chemical dosing systems. They work in collaboration with Project Managers and would be part of a team of engineers and technicians to ensure the efficient and effective operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities. This role requires technical expertise in engineering principles, environmental regulations, and multidiscipline engineering and coordination.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop quotes, proposals, cost estimations, technical specifications, vendor, and contractor prequalification, procurement/tender support,
• Be the main technical/process leader to support the Project Manager during Project execution.
• Design and develop water/wastewater treatment and chemical dosing systems, including the selection and sizing of equipment, calculations, and hydraulic modelling.
• Develop process schematics, PFDs, and P&IDs to ensure proper functionality and alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Research and stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in water and wastewater engineering.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Analyse different water/wastewater chemistries to propose the best possible water treatment solution for the existing scenario.
• Design processes for sequencing batch reactors (SBRs), UF, RO, NF, and membrane bioreactors (MBRs).
• Write design briefs, control narratives and user operation and maintenance manuals for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Develop and perform quality control and commissioning checklists and procedures

Requirements and Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering field (or related engineering diploma with more experience)
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and stakeholders’
• Attention to detail and accuracy in design calculations, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to maintain project documentation and records systematically.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of water and wastewater engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.