Senior Process Engineer

SUMMARY:
A well-established engineering and technology group specialising in water and wastewater treatment, biogas production from waste streams, and nutrient recovery is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality process solutions across water and wastewater projects, contributing to design excellence, project execution, and long-term client relationships.

This role is based within the engineering department and reports to the Engineering and Project Manager.

POSITION INFO:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop complete process design packages for water and wastewater treatment projects
• Translate process requirements into clear and accurate PFDs and P&IDs
• Perform process simulations and prepare mass and energy balances
• Select and specify process equipment and prepare technical data sheets
• Execute process calculations including chemical dosing, hydraulic flow and velocity, gas generation, and treatment efficiency
• Develop process control philosophies and provide inputs to automation and control systems
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on plant layout and equipment arrangement
• Provide process engineering support during construction, commissioning, and operational phases
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients on process-related matters
• Participate in internal and external project meetings
• Conduct pilot testing and field trials, analyse results, and optimise process designs
• Prepare technical reports and formal engineering documentation
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing of process equipment and instrumentation within WTP and WWTP projects
• Apply a proactive and preventative approach to technical problem-solving

Qualifications

• BTech in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering
• BSc in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in process design and implementation, preferably within the water and wastewater treatment sector
• Working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and process engineering tools
• Solid understanding of SHE requirements and ISO or SANS standards
• Valid driver’s licence and South African ID
• Willingness to travel as required