Water Treatment Engineer – Systems Design & Impact

Placements24

Bloemfontein

On-site

ZAR 650,000 - 950,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Health benefits
Professional development
Impactful projects
Team oriented

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a dedicated Chemical/Environmental Engineer to design water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs while piloting treatability studies and providing technical support through project execution.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, solid knowledge of treatment processes, and familiarity with membrane technologies and disinfection methods to ensure compliant,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
  • 3–5 years of water and wastewater treatment design experience.
  • Strong knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes.
  • Experience with membrane technologies, ion exchange, and disinfection.
  • Experience with process simulation and design software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and engineer water and wastewater treatment systems.
  • Conduct treatability studies and pilot testing for water sources.
  • Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
  • Provide technical support during project execution, construction, and commissioning.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and optimize existing water treatment facilities.
  • Ensure all designs and operations comply with environmental standards and permits.

Skills

Water treatment
Membrane technologies
Ion exchange
Disinfection methods
Process design
Project management
Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a dedicated Chemical/Environmental Engineer to design water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs while piloting treatability studies and providing technical support through project execution.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, solid knowledge of treatment processes, and familiarity with membrane technologies and disinfection methods to ensure compliant,

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