Lead Water Treatment Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Profit sharing

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Great location (Paarl)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer for our client in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on design and implementation of advanced water treatment processes to deliver safe water for communities and industries.

The candidate will lead process design, equipment selection and provide operational support across potable, process and industrial water facilities, while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field with focus on water treatment.
• Professional registration as Pr. Eng. with ECSA is required.
• 8+ years of hands-on design experience in water treatment processes and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design for water treatment plants including P&IDs, mass balances, and flow diagrams.
• Select treatment technologies and equipment based on water quality and project needs.
• Develop technical specifications for equipment and materials.
• Conduct treatability studies and pilot plant trials to optimize processes.
• Prepare design reports, tender documents, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary engineers to ensure integrated plant designs.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning and operation.
• Perform optimization and troubleshooting of existing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with national and international water quality standards and regulations.
• Stay updated on new water treatment technologies.

Skills

Water treatment design

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Civil Engineering (Water Treatment)

Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer for our client in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on design and implementation of advanced water treatment processes to deliver safe water for communities and industries.

The candidate will lead process design, equipment selection and provide operational support across potable, process and industrial water facilities, while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering projects on time and within budget.