Desalination Specialist

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

The Water/Infrastructure division is currently seeking to appoint a Desalination Specialist to join our Water team in Riyadh, KSA.

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

Atkinsréalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.
• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.
• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.