Design Engineer (WTP)
Focus: Planning & designing the plant
Key Responsibilities:
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Design treatment processes (clarification, filtration, disinfection)
Prepare PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams) & P&IDs
Select equipment (pumps, filters, chemical dosing systems)
Hydraulic calculations and capacity planning
Coordination with civil, electrical & instrumentation teams
Skills Needed:
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Knowledge of water chemistry
Design software (AutoCAD, STAAD, etc.)
Understanding of treatment methods like coagulation, flocculation
️ 2. Project / Site Engineer (WTP)
Focus: Execution at site (EPC projects)
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise installation of pipelines, tanks, and machinery
Coordinate with contractors & vendors
Ensure work as per drawings and project schedule
Quality control and safety compliance
Daily progress reporting
Skills Needed:
- ️ 3. Commissioning Engineer (WTP)
Focus: Testing & startup of the plant
Key Responsibilities:
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Dry & wet testing of equipment
Calibration of instruments (flow meters, pH meters)
Trial runs and performance testing
Ensuring plant meets design output and water quality standards
Skills Needed:
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Process knowledge
Troubleshooting skills
Instrumentation basics
4. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer
Focus: Running the plant after commissioning
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor plant performance (flow, pressure, quality)
Maintain pumps, valves, filters
Chemical dosing control (chlorine, alum, etc.)
Preventive and breakdown maintenance
Record keeping and reporting
Skills Needed:
5. Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer (WTP)
Focus: Power & automation systems
Key Responsibilities:
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Installation and maintenance of electrical panels, MCCs
SCADA/PLC system handling
Instrument calibration (level, flow, pressure sensors)
Troubleshooting electrical faults
Skills Needed:
6. Process Engineer / Water Quality Engineer
Focus: Water treatment efficiency & quality
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor raw & treated water quality
Optimize treatment process
Lab testing (pH, turbidity, TDS, chlorine)
Ensure compliance with standards (like BIS, WHO)
Skills Needed:
7. Planning / Billing Engineer (EPC Projects)
Focus: Project tracking & cost
Key Responsibilities:
Project scheduling (using Primavera/MS Project)
Quantity estimation & billing
Cost control and reporting
Coordination with client for invoices
