Senior Engineer - Process / Commissioning - STP

Overview

Oversee process, testing, and commissioning of STP, pumping stations, and related systems in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• functional testing
• performance testing
• commissioning schedule
• process review
• scada commissioning
• client liaison

Tasks

-Verify functional testing, performance testing, and plant start-up in line with contractual and operational requirements. -Work closely with the contractor to develop and implement commissioning schedules, ensuring integration between civil, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines. -Review process control philosophies, P&IDs, and operating sequences to ensure correct system configuration and functionality. -Supervise process and commissioning activities for STPs, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure, including process systems, mechanical equipment, electrical works (MV/LV), and ICA systems. -Review and comment on contractor submissions, including shop drawings, commissioning plans, method statements, ITPs, O&M manuals, and FAT/SAT reports. -Maintain strong liaison with the client, contractor, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and successful project delivery. -Mentor and guide junior engineers and inspectors in process and commissioning supervision. -Monitor progress of commissioning activities, provide status updates to the Resident Engineer/Project Manager, and highlight any risks or delays. -Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, and other applicable authority standards for process, electrical, and ICA systems. -Lead troubleshooting during pre-commissioning and commissioning stages, recommending corrective measures as required. -Review and verify as-built documentation, including commissioning records and performance test results. -Coordinate and witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for key process and ICA equipment. -Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of SCADA systems, PLCs, control panels, field instrumentation, and telemetry systems.

Requirements

• scada
• plc
• primavera
• stp
• commissioning
• bachelors

What You Bring

-Familiarity with SCADA integration, PLC programming principles, and instrumentation calibration. -Proven leadership skills with the ability to make sound engineering decisions under pressure. -Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software (Primavera preferred). -Strong knowledge of STP process design, pumping systems, and water/wastewater treatment technologies. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. -Proven experience in process operations, testing, and commissioning of treatment plant equipment and ICA systems. -Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements for commissioning works. -Bachelor’s Degree in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Control Systems from a recognized university. -Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of STPs, rising mains, pumping stations, and wastewater infrastructure.

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About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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