Lead - Desalination

Job Description

Atkins, an SNC-Lavalin company, is a world-leader in engineering and design consultancy and construction; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects. The Infrastructure division is currently seeking to appoint an Lead - Desalination to join our Water team in Abu Dhabi.We have an extensive portfolio of International projects, helping our clients address asset creation, process improvement and plant optimisation needs. Our locally focused teams incorporate expert electrical, ICA, process, mechanical and civil engineers who provide a multidisciplinary approach to solving our clients? problems in creating, managing, building and investing in water and wastewater infrastructure.Detailed role requirements:

• Master?s degree in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 10+ years? professional experience in in technical consultancy roles on seawater desalination projects (notably IWP?s / IWPP?s)
• Experience in the Middle East is highly desirable
• Full technical understanding of SWRO desalination plant design and operation
• Competence in selecting / specifying the equipment / packages of the plant (gravity filters, pressure filters, DAF, UF, SWRO membranes, ERD, HP pumps, post-treatment, etc.)
• Familiarity with SWRO numerical design tools (including membrane projection)
• Capability to perform hydraulic sizing calculations using spreadsheets
• Capability to develop a bespoke concept design for a new plant based on specific input data
• Good communication skills for team working and reporting to managers / clients
• High standard of report writing
• Attitude to lead a small work team
• Competence in thermal desalination (MSF / MED technologies) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support as a desalination technology expert the bidding and delivery of technical advisory services for desalination projects, taking full responsibility for the following tasks:
  • Perform feasibility studies of new desalination projects
  • Carry out technical due diligences on desalination projects
  • Perform the technical review of the process / technological deliverables of engineering packages during the execution stage of desalination projects and attend technical clarifications meetings
  • Advise clients during tendering (notably for IWP?s / IWPP?s) on the most effective technical solutions for their desalination proposals and support them in the production of the tender deliverables
  • Assist design teams in the conceptual and technological selections for new desalination plants (including pre-treatment configuration, SWRO membrane system arrangement, equipment redundancy level, plant operation parameters, seawater intake and brine outfall arrangement, remineralization technology, etc.)
• Support the planning and delivery of broader business development opportunities.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work overseas for short periods of time may be necessary for this role.

Why work with us?We provide industry-leading engineering services right through the project lifecycle. Our technical networks offer fantastic opportunities for you to grow your experience, expertise and reputation amongst your peers and beyond. Our broad range of projects, and wide pool of expert people will help you and your career grow to suit your aspirations and desires. We will help you to develop professionally and personally through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. Your development plan will be regularly reviewed through an on-going career development process. We actively support staff who seek to achieve membership or fellowship of relevant professional institutions.Rewards & Benefits:We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme ? 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

SNC Lavalins Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.As one of the world?s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the Water sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for water, buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah, Manama, Doha, Muscat and Kuwait City.

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