Process Engineer (Water Treatment & Process Solutions)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare technical and commercial proposals for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Engage directly with clients to understand process requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations and client meetings.
• Conduct process evaluations, site assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Assist with tender submissions, bid clarification meetings, and proposal negotiations.
• Perform process design calculations, mass balances, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), process descriptions, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams during project execution.
• Provide process support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for future business growth.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in process engineering, water treatment, wastewater treatment, or a related industry.
• Experience preparing proposals, tenders, quotations, or technical sales documentation.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound understanding of water treatment processes such as filtration, RO, UF, wastewater treatment, chemical dosing, or similar technologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel nationally when required.

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to industrial water treatment, wastewater treatment, desalination, or process plant environments.
• Experience with technical sales, business development, or applications/proposal engineering.
• Knowledge of process simulation, P&IDs, process design, and costing methodologies.
• Experience engaging with mining, manufacturing, municipal, food & beverage, or industrial clients.

What We're Looking For

• A commercially minded engineer who can bridge the gap between technical solutions and customer needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive professional who thrives in a client-focused environment.
• Someone who wants to play a key role in delivering sustainable water treatment solutions across South Africa.

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