Sr. Water Technologist

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Wastewater Treatment Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge in process design, sizing, and hydraulic calculations for municipal and/or industrial wastewater treatment plants, alongside hands-on experience in site testing, installation, and plant commissioning.

Key Responsibilities & Job Requirements

1. Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

2. Technical Knowledge & Design Skills

• Process & Hydraulic Design: Demonstrated experience in process design, sizing, mass/energy balance calculations, and hydraulic profile calculations for WWTP facilities.

• Treatment Technologies: Deep technical understanding of physical, chemical, and biological wastewater treatment processes, including:

  • Primary treatment (coagulation, flocculation, clarification, DAF)
  • Secondary biological treatment (Activated Sludge, MBR, MBBR, SBR, trickling filters, anaerobic digestion)
  • Tertiary/Advanced treatment (media filtration, ultrafiltration, RO, UV/chlorine disinfection)
  • Sludge handling & dewatering processes (decanters, belt presses, filter presses & Screw Press)

• Design Deliverables: Ability to prepare and review key technical documentation, including:

  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Process Design Basis & Calculation Sheets
  • Control Narratives, Operating Philosophies, and Equipment Datasheets

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with:
  WWTP simulation software (e.g., BioWin, GPS-X, WEST) (Optional/Preferred)

  • Drafting/CAD software (AutoCAD, 3D Plant/REVIT)
  • Standard calculation tools (MS Excel / Mathcad)

3. Site Testing & Commissioning Experience

• Pre-commissioning & Commissioning: Proven experience executing site pre-commissioning, dry/wet testing, loop checks, and plant start-up procedures.
• Process Troubleshooting & Optimization: Ability to troubleshoot biological/chemical process upsets during start-up, seed biological reactors, and optimize chemical dosing.
• Field Testing & Quality Control: Hands-on experience with water quality sampling, jar testing, field analytical tests (COD/BOD, TSS, pH, DO, MLSS, SVI), and interpreting laboratory reports.
• Documentation: Experience writing and executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Commissioning Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and O&M Manuals.

4. Soft Skills & Work Environment

• Problem-Solving & Agility: Strong analytical mindset to resolve site issues during installation and commissioning under tight deadlines.
• Site Readiness & Travel: Willingness to travel to project sites (onshore/offshore) and work in field conditions during testing and commissioning phases.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with client representatives, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in WWTP design and field commissioning.

Due date: October 2026