Water Treatment Process Engineer

Water Treatment Engineer

Requisition ID: 294928 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Chennai

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Job Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer) with experience in the water sector to join the Water Team at Bechtel. The position will be based at one of the Bechtel offices in India.

The Water Process Engineer will develop design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, ion balances, hydraulic profiles, heat and mass balances and process calculations with minimal supervision. The Process Engineer will interact and participate in meetings regularly with other Bechtel offices, mainly Houston, Santiago and London.

Major Responsibilities:

•    Developing design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances and process calculations for water systems with minimal supervision.
•    Performing work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
•    Coordinating engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
•    When delegated, assuming a lead technical role over other engineers for completing specific tasks.
•    Preparing or assisting in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
•    Providing input to cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
•    Reviewing and checking work of other engineers.
•    Foster a working environment that promotes transparency, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and motivation

Education and Experience Requirements:

•    A recognized degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
•    English level: Fluent. 

The Process Engineer should have knowledge and/or experience in:

•    Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies and Equipment, Desalination, Water Chemistry.
•    Process engineering design.
•    Site experience will be advantageous.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

•    Process Engineers are expected to be able to develop design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, process calculations and functional descriptions.
•    They should be able to produce a well-structured report that logically assess various options and then put forward a recommendation.
•    Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design.
•    Basic understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects.
•    Basic understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
•    Oral and written communication skills.

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