Process Design Engineer - Water Treatment

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Process Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. You will lead process design for water and wastewater plants, perform mass and energy balances, and select technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Collaboration with civil, mechanical, and electrical teams is essential for project success. You will contribute to proposals, participate in site visits, and support construction through commissioning, drawing on 6+ years in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in process design for water and wastewater treatment.
• Experience with membrane technologies (RO, UF, MBR) desirable.
• Proficiency in process simulation and CAD tools; knowledge of environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process design of water and wastewater treatment plants, including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform mass and energy balances, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Select technologies and equipment for treatment applications and prepare technical specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineers; support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

BioWin

CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading environmental engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater treatment solutions, is seeking a skilled Process Design Engineer to join their team in Benoni. This role is central to the design and development of innovative water treatment processes for municipal and industrial clients across Gauteng and beyond. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and specifying treatment systems, ensuring they meet performance, regulatory, and cost objectives. The position involves a hybrid work model, offering flexibility while ensuring essential on-site collaboration and project site visits. Your expertise in chemical engineering will be crucial in developing sustainable and efficient water management solutions for diverse applications. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to critical environmental infrastructure projects within Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process design of water and wastewater treatment plants, including conceptualization, PFDs, and P&IDs development.
• Perform mass and energy balances, hydraulic calculations, and equipment sizing for treatment processes.
• Select appropriate technologies and equipment for various treatment applications (e.g., filtration, membrane processes, chemical treatment, biological treatment).
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and process descriptions for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, discipline engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical), and construction teams.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to optimize designs and predict performance.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant environmental regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Provide technical support during the construction, commissioning, and operational phases of projects.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in water treatment engineering.
• Contribute to proposal development and client presentations in Benoni.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in process design, specifically within the water and wastewater treatment sector.
• Strong understanding of various water treatment technologies and processes.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, BioWin) and CAD tools.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and design standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and project coordination abilities.
• Experience with membrane technologies (RO, UF, MBR) is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid model from Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical aid and a retirement fund. Professional development opportunities, including training and support for professional registration, are provided. The hybrid work arrangement offers a good work-life balance. You will work on impactful projects that contribute to environmental sustainability and public health.

Join our client's innovative team in Benoni and apply your chemical engineering expertise to solve critical water challenges in South Africa.