Senior Process Engineer (3-month Gig)- Durban

Gig Engineer is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer (Pr. Eng) for a 3-month gig on a part-time (freelance) basis with one of our clients based in Durban, South Africa. The role is ideally suited for an independent professional with a strong municipal water treatment plant design background who can provide an expert-level design review for external verification purposes. The selected candidate must be professionally registered (Pr. Eng) and possess extensive experience in process design, control philosophies, and design verification.

Scope: Conduct a design review of municipal water treatment plant designs for external verification purposes.

Duration: 12 weeks (approx. 180 hrs)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct a detailed design review of a municipal water treatment plant.
2. Provide external verification and technical validation of the existing design.
3. Assess process design and control philosophies, ensuring compliance with best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
4. Identify potential risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within the design.
5. Compile a technical review report summarising findings and recommendations.
6. Engage in discussions with the client’s engineering team, providing insights and addressing queries.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

1. BSc/MSc in Chemical Engineering or related field.
2. Experience working with municipal clients, consulting firms, or EPC contractors.
3. Familiarity with software tools for process simulation and design review.
4. Experience with advanced water treatment technologies (e.g., membrane filtration, UV disinfection, chemical dosing optimization, etc.).