Engineering Manager- Water

ROLE SUMMARY

Lead engineering, design, and technical delivery for desalination (RO/MED/MSF) and wastewater treatment plants (MBR/SBR/tertiary). Manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure design quality, support project execution, and drive performance optimisation across new builds, expansions, and retrofit projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead engineering teams (process, mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil).
• Oversee concept, FEED, and detailed design for desalination & WWTP systems.
• Approve PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic profiles, GAs, and design calculations.
• Manage engineering schedules, deliverables, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, OEM suppliers, and regulators.
• Support site installation, testing, and commissioning (FAT/SAT).
• Troubleshoot process issues: membrane fouling, energy efficiency, plant upsets.
• Review technical submittals, vendor documents, and equipment specifications.
• Ensure compliance with AWWA, ASTM, IEC, IFC, WHO, and local utility standards.
• Lead HAZOP/HAZID, design reviews, risk assessments and QA/QC processes.
• Provide operational support and recommend plant upgrades/improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering.
• 10–15+ years in water sector engineering.
• At least 5 years in SWRO/MED/MSF desalination design.
• At least 5 years in WWTP / MBR / SBR engineering.
• Strong EPC/design-build project experience in GCC preferred.
• Skilled in RO design software (WAVE, ROSA, IMSDesign).
• Knowledge of pumps, membranes, hydraulics, SCADA/PLC, and I&C systems.

KEY SKILLS

• Technical leadership & team management
• Strong process engineering & troubleshooting
• Stakeholder/client communication
• Budget & schedule management
• Risk, quality & compliance oversight