Senior Project Engineer

Role Overview

Responsible for the technical delivery of fluid pumping and aeration systems, covering equipment selection, procurement, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience, with strong technical expertise and practical site experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of pumping and aeration system projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, budgets, schedules and safety requirements.

• Review process requirements and engineering drawings to select suitable pumps, blowers, aerators, diffusers and associated equipment.

• Perform or review hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, system curves, pressure losses and aeration capacity requirements.

• Prepare technical specifications, equipment datasheets, procurement requisitions and scopes of work.

• Evaluate vendor proposals, conduct technical bid comparisons and recommend equipment based on performance, reliability, energy efficiency and maintenance requirements.

• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors and clients on equipment delivery, installation, testing and technical queries.

• Supervise installation activities, including piping connections, alignment, mechanical interfaces and coordination of electrical and control systems.

• Lead commissioning, start-up and performance testing to verify that systems meet specified operating requirements.

• Diagnose and resolve issues involving inadequate flow or pressure, cavitation, vibration, seal failures, air distribution, blower performance and aeration efficiency.

• Conduct root cause investigations and recommend corrective actions and system improvements.

• Prepare technical reports, commissioning records, operating procedures and handover documentation.

• Provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians and operations personnel.