Chemical Process Engineer (Water & Design)

SUMMARY:
Chemical Process Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Tender Support

• Assist with tender briefings, documentation, method statements, and pricing inputs.

• Support cost estimation and proposal development activities.

2. Project Management, Quality & Compliance

• Comply with company project registration, risk, quality, and health & safety procedures.

• Maintain auditable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.

3. Technical Project Delivery

• Prepare mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, reports, and detailed designs.

• Conduct water use optimisation, treatment technology selection, and liability assessments.

• Develop tender documentation and manage drawing preparation.

• Monitor construction activities, installation quality, testing, commissioning, and project close-out.

• Assist with project financial administration including invoicing and cost control.

• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project delivery.

• Prepare and present technical reports and client presentations.

4. Training & Mentorship

• Participate in continuous professional development.

• Support mentoring and technical guidance for engineers-in-training.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and leadership growth.

Education & Qualifications

• B.Eng. Degree in Engineering (Water Engineering postgraduate qualification advantageous).

• Eligible for Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration within one year, or proof of application to ECSA.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of technical and practical experience in water engineering projects.

• Proven experience in design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment works.

• At least 5 consecutive years' experience using water treatment simulation software.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of drafting software (PFD and P&ID development).

• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering integration in infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, industrial/mining effluent treatment systems, and related infrastructure.

• Familiarity with BioWin and