Company Description
CDM Smith is a global, full-service engineering and construction firm delivering integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, and energy for public and private clients. The organization focuses on applying technical expertise and digital innovation to address evolving infrastructure and resource challenges. Teams collaborate across disciplines to provide high-quality results and long-term value throughout the entire project life cycle. CDM Smith offers opportunities to work on impactful projects that help shape resilient communities and sustainable resources. Visit https://www.cdmsmith.com to learn more about how CDM Smith is shaping what’s next, now.
Role Description
The Water Treatment plant and WWTP process design engineer shall lead the process and hydraulic design of large-scale Water Desalination (SWRO, BWRO) projects, wastewater (sewage) treatment plants, supporting the projects from feasibility through detailed design, tendering, construction & commissioning, and O&M optimization. Ensures compliance with UAE authority requirements and international standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer certification will be of added advantage
- 10 to 15 years of experience in WTP, WWTP designs, of which 7 to 10 years’ experience in GCC countries shall be required.
- Experience in detailed design of Sea water desalination plants and WWTPs of capacity ≥ 15,000–100,000 m3/day.
- UAE recent project(s) experience of minimum 5 years is preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Water treatment plant process design, process mass balance, PFD, P&ID, Process design reports covering SWRO and BWRO treatment plant projects.
- WWTP Process design, process mass balance, PFD, P&ID, Process design reports covering ASP, UF, MBR, SBR, MBBR and advanced tertiary treatment systems
- Hydraulic design and HGL development
- Sludge treatment and biosolids management
- BIOWIN modelling and hydraulic tools (SewerGEMS / InfoWorks)
- SCADA and automation integration
- BIM coordination (Civil 3D, Revit)
- Multidisciplinary (Civil, MEICA) Interfacing design works
- Experience in energy recovery and sustainability
- Experience in HAZOP study and HAZOP workshop
- Experience with utilities such as ADSWS, TAQA, DEWA, DM and EWE etc
Software Skills
- BIOWIN
- WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWorks ICM and Surge Analysis
- AutoCAD Plant 3D, Intelligent PID
- Civil 3D, Revit, BIM
- MS Office package, MS Excel (advanced)
