Graduate Engineer: Water Treatment at WSP in Africa

KEY ROLE:

Graduate Civil/Chemical Engineer with a strong theoretical knowledge of the treatment process for water and wastewater and a good understanding of mechanical, electrical and control equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment to support and grow the teams water treatment capacity and capability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering Management of water and wastewater projects.
• Process design of water treatment plants, including the treatment of surface, borehole and seawater to potable standards.
• Process design of wastewater treatment plants treating wastewater to DWS standards.
• Hydraulic design of treatment plants.
• Engineering analysis.
• Mechanical and instrumentation equipment selection for treatment plants.
• Compiling of tender and contractual documents.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Upholding standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Relevant Civil/Chemical post graduate degree in water treatment/utilization/quality
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in process related field.
• ECSA Professional Engineer Candidate advantageous
• Theoretical knowledge of the treatment process for water and wastewater.
• An understanding of mechanical, electrical and control equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of the relevant standards, regulations and legislation in the water and wastewater field.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

• Strong technical ability,
• Excellent communication skills;
• Team player;
• Strong analytical ability;
• Takes ownership and accountability with the ability to deliver requested work within deadlines;
• Be able to prioritise, work on several tasks and work under pressure.