Water Treatment & Desalination Specialist

SeloRay; Middle (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowances

Transportation allowances

International health insurance

Annual flights to home country

Job summary

Selorays is seeking a senior desalination engineer to lead design and implementation of seawater and brackish water treatment projects using RO, MSF, and MED technologies. You will develop P&IDs, process diagrams, and technical specifications while guiding pilot testing and commissioning.

The role emphasizes energy-efficient solutions, collaboration with environmental consultants, and vendor management within a multinational context. A strong PM and communication skillset is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water treatment and desalination engineering.
• Expertise in RO, MSF, and MED technologies.
• Strong knowledge of water quality standards (WHO, EPA, local regulations).
• Experience with SCADA systems and process automation in water treatment plants.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working in MENA region is highly preferred.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of seawater and brackish water desalination plants.
• Develop process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and technical specifications for water treatment systems.
• Oversee pilot testing, commissioning, and performance optimization of treatment facilities.
• Evaluate and implement membrane technologies, chemical treatment processes, and energy recovery systems.
• Collaborate with environmental consultants to ensure compliance with discharge and quality regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships for equipment procurement and system integration.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives focused on reducing the energy footprint of desalination.

Skills

Reverse osmosis

MSF (Multi-stage Flash)

MED technologies

Process automation

Water quality standards

Project management

Communication skills

MENA region experience

Vendor management

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Environmental)

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Drive the design and implementation of sustainable water treatment and desalination projects. You will lead technical efforts to deliver clean water solutions using reverse osmosis, thermal desalination, and advanced wastewater recycling technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of seawater and brackish water desalination plants
• Develop process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and technical specifications for water treatment systems
• Oversee pilot testing, commissioning, and performance optimization of treatment facilities
• Evaluate and implement membrane technologies, chemical treatment processes, and energy recovery systems
• Collaborate with environmental consultants to ensure compliance with discharge and quality regulations
• Manage vendor relationships for equipment procurement and system integration
• Contribute to R&D initiatives focused on reducing the energy footprint of desalination

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water treatment and desalination engineering
• Expertise in reverse osmosis (RO), multi-stage flash (MSF), and MED technologies
• Strong knowledge of water quality standards (WHO, EPA, local regulations)
• Experience with SCADA systems and process automation in water treatment plants
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Experience working in MENA region is highly preferred
• Strong project management and communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with housing and transportation allowances
• International health and life insurance coverage
• Annual flights to home country for expatriate employees
• Professional development and certification sponsorship
• Opportunity to work on impactful water security projects
• Collaborative multicultural team environment

Interested in this role?

Send us your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience.