Manager – Process Design & Engineering (Sewage/Wastewater Treatment)

HNB Engineers Pvt. Ltd · Pune, India

Job Title: Manager – Process Design & Engineering (Sewage/Wastewater Treatment)

About the Role

Responsible for end-to-end process engineering of sewage treatment plant (STP) projects, from tender study through commissioning support.

Responsibilities

• Study tender documents thoroughly to understand technical, performance, and statutory requirements for sewage treatment schemes
• Prepare complete process design and sizing calculations for STPs based on prevailing technologies (SBR, MBBR, ASP, MBR, Oxidation Ditch, FAB, etc.)
• Develop Hydraulic Flow Diagrams (HFD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Prepare technical proposals, BOQs, equipment specifications, and support commercial proposal preparation
• Coordinate with clients/consultants for approval of design basis, drawings, and all technical submissions; track and close review comments
• Liaise with mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation teams to ensure design integration
• Provide process support during detailed engineering, procurement, and construction stages
• Review plant operations, troubleshoot process upsets, and recommend corrective/optimization measures
• Ensure designs comply with CPHEEO manual, state pollution control board norms, and other applicable Indian standards

Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering preferred)
• 8–15 years' experience in STP process design, with proven track record of large municipal sewage treatment projects in India

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in multiple treatment technologies (SBR, MBBR, ASP, MBR, UASB, FAB, tertiary treatment, sludge handling)
• Proficiency in process calculations, mass balance, hydraulic design, and sizing of treatment units
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (for HFD/P&ID review), and design software/tools used in process engineering
• Familiarity with CPHEEO guidelines, CPCB/SPCB norms, and tender/bid documentation for government/municipal projects
• Experience preparing techno-commercial proposals and BOQs
• Strong client interfacing and coordination skills for approvals and submissions
• Analytical and troubleshooting ability for operational process issues
• Good communication and documentation skills; ability to work cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Skills

• Location: Head Office, Pune
• Experience: 8–15 Years (Water Industry / Industrial EPC)