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Process Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants


NAFFCO
DubaiLocation
Dubai
10 hours ago
Posted date
10 hours ago
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Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
We are looking for an analytical, organised, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Process Engineer for Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants. This pivotal role is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with a passion for sustainable water management and process optimisation. You will play a key part in designing, modifying, and implementing water and wastewater treatment processes, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities - Process Engineering, Water & Wastewater Treatment
  • Attend project kick-off meetings and review job files with coordination teams to fully understand project requirements.
  • Process, Civil & Mechanical Design
  • Process, civil, and mechanical engineering design for water & wastewater treatment plants (Activated Sludge, MBBR, MBR, UF, NF & RO systems).
  • Preparation of P&IDs, HFDs, and overall piping layout drawings as per project and client specifications.
  • Development of process flow diagrams (PFDs) and mass balance calculations
  • Hydraulic calculations and line sizing for process pipelines.
  • Selection of suitable materials for process fluids in accordance with standards and
  • operating conditions

Deliverables & Documentation
  • Preparation of equipment schedules, valve lists, and line lists.
  • Preparation of process descriptions and control philosophies.
  • Development of alarm/trip setpoint lists.
  • Preparation of material lists and technical specifications for material requisitions.
  • Review and approval of drawings and MTOs in line with project specifications.

Mechanical & Fabrication Design
  • Fabrication design and detailed drawings of process tanks, skids, pressure filter vessels,
  • and storage tanks.
  • Design of compact oil-water separator units.
  • Design of active and passive odour control units using activated carbon media.

Team Leadership & Coordination
  • Supervision and guidance of the drafting team for timely and accurate deliverables.
  • Internal coordination with other disciplines (civil, electrical, instrumentation, etc.).
  • Project coordination with clients, subcontractors, and site supervisors to ensure timely project completion

Equipment Selection & Technical Approvals
  • Technical selection of pumps, blowers, dosing systems, agitators, odour control systems, valves, and instrumentation.
  • Technical approval of equipment and materials as per project specifications

Site Support & Operations
  • Pre- and post-engineering site surveys to validate design assumptions and as-built
    conditions.
  • Providing technical support to proposal, production, installation, commissioning, and O&M teams.
  • Guiding O&M teams in the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals for each process plant.

Desirable Attributes - Water Process Innovation & Project Support
  • Keen interest in sustainable engineering solutions, innovative treatment technologies, and resource optimisation.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in water and environmental engineering.
  • Adaptable and able to thrive in dynamic project settings with changing priorities.

Qualifications & Experience - Process Engineering, Water Industry
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • At least 3 years of experience in process engineering for water and wastewater treatment plants (municipal or industrial is acceptable).
  • Proven familiarity with industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and environmental compliance requirements in the water sector.

Department Construction Role Process Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment Locations Dubai - UAE Monthly salary AED5,000 - AED7,000
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JOB SUMMARY
Process Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
NAFFCO
Dubai
10 hours ago
N/A
Full-time

Process Engineer - Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants