Engineering Manager, Water & Wastewater Technology

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Summary:

Responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of water and wastewater treatment projects from tendering/proposal development through to detailed engineering design and support during site execution. The role involves managing a team of engineers coordinating with clients, consultants and vendors and ensuring project deliverables meet technical standards and timelines. This position demands strong technical expertise, leadership and project management skills with a solid foundation in process engineering and detailed engineering for water and wastewater treatment systems. Experience in EPC projects shall be considered as added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review and interpret project specifications/tender documents, drawings and requirements to prepare comprehensive Techno-commercial bids along with cost estimation for water and wastewater treatment projects includes EPC projects in coordination with EPC Proposal Team.
2. Develop preliminary process designs, perform basic calculations at the tendering stage.
3. Collaborate with the sales and business development team to understand client needs and align proposal strategy and present technical proposals to clients addressing queries and modifications as needed.
4. Lead the development of process design, including PFD P&ID, run projections, mass and energy balance and equipment sizing for water and wastewater treatment systems [e.g., desalination, BWRO, ultrafiltration, STP, ETP, Dialysis RO, etc).
5. Ensure detailed engineering documents such as drawings, specifications, and material submittals, meet client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines.
6. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation engineers to ensure cohesive and integrated project designs.
7. Oversee the project execution phase ensuring projects are implemented according to the design, schedule and quality standards.
8. Support site teams by resolving technical queries, troubleshooting process-related issues and ensuring design modifications are effectively communicated.
9. Perform site visits for project assessments, installation verifications, and quality inspections.
10. Liaise with subcontractors, vendors and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate completion of project deliverables.
11. Provide on-site technical guidance for process start-up, commissioning and performance testing.
12. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols for all engineering activities.
13. Develop documentation such as operation & maintenance manuals and process control documentation.
14. Serve as the main point of contact for technical inquiries from clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineer or relevant. Relevant experience in Water & Wastewater Technology sector.
• Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience with the majority spent working in refining, petrochemicals or oil & gas industries.
• Relevant software knowledge for Engineering SOW for Water & Wasterwater 

• Must have a solid understanding of water treatment technologies and water chemistry as pertained to industrial wastewater and process water treatment.
• Experience in suspended and dissolved solid removal (softening, filtration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and evaporation) and disinfection (chlorination and ozonation).

Skills

• Must have client facing skills.
• Strong written and oral communication (English) skills.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines across multiple projects.
• Must be able to coordinate with team members in other offices.