Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Resource for our Water Systems Engineering Team The ideal candidate must have at least 10 000 hours of focused hands-on experience in the development design and commissioning of water filtration systems The role requires a professional who has independently worked on pump selection membrane sizing filtration architecture and complete system engineering for industrial water treatment wastewater treatment and drinking-water purification plants The selected candidate will play a central role in designing and building our 3 MLD advanced water filtration system for the XPRIZE Water Solutions Challenge This is a senior-level engineering position requiring strong analytical abilities deep domain knowledge in membrane science and filtration processes and proven experience in working with multidisciplinary teams Key Responsibilities 1 System Design and Engineering Lead the complete design of a 3 MLD Million Liters per Day water filtration system including pre-treatment membrane modules pump architecture hydraulics and polishing stages Develop detailed system block diagrams P IDs mass-balance calculations hydraulic flow distribution models and energy-use calculations Perform quick accurate engineering calculations using fundamental equations such as Darcy s Law for membrane permeability Q kA P LQ frac kADelta P mu L Q LkA P Pump power estimation P gQH P frac rho g Q H eta P gQH Osmotic pressure calculations iMRTpi iMRT iMRT Evaluate filtration limitations membrane fouling points flux decline recovery ratios and cleaning requirements 2 Membrane Technology and Formulations Work with membrane scientists to evaluate and develop recent membrane formulations including hollow-fiber spiral-wound nano filtration RO and UF membranes Select suitable membrane materials based on feed characteristics fouling potential water chemistry and target output Define operating windows cleaning protocols and long-term performance characteristics 3 Pump Selection and Hydraulics Select high-efficiency pumps for raw-water intake high-pressure reverse-osmosis permeate pumping recirculation systems and chemical dosing Size pumps based on TDH suction head NPSH viscosity salt concentration and fouling factors Optimize pump stages to reduce energy consumption for a 3 MLD system 4 System Integration and Prototyping Work hands-on with mechanical electrical controls and materials teams to build prototypes and iterate rapidly Develop testing protocols for flow pressure fouling rate recovery and membrane integrity Troubleshoot issues such as pressure imbalances scaling bio-fouling pump cavitation or fouling-induced flux decline 5 Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Coordinate with process engineers electrical engineers membrane developers chemists and fabrication teams Translate design concepts into manufacturability systems Mentor junior team members and guide them in calculations design logic and engineering fundamentals 6 XPRIZE Water Challenge Deliverables Oversee all engineering efforts for our XPRIZE submission Prepare system documentation performance data energy-efficiency reports and life-cycle analyses Ensure the 3 MLD system meets XPRIZE scoring criteria on efficiency cost reliability and impact Required Experience and Competencies Technical Expertise Minimum 10 000 hours of focused experience in water filtration system engineering Proven experience designing industrial wastewater and drinking-water plants of varying capacities Strong knowledge of Reverse osmosis RO Nanofiltration NF Ultra-filtration UF Micro-filtration MF Activated carbon filters Coagulation-flocculation units MBR and MBBR systems Ability to perform rapid calculations for sizing flows membrane areas cross-flow velocities pump heads and energy consumption Understanding of membrane limitations flux decline mechanisms concentration polarization and scaling chemistry Systems Engineering Background Experience breaking down large complex problems into structured sub-systems Familiarity with systems-engineering methods such as requirement mapping risk analysis failure-mode analysis and control-system integration Ability to create detailed engineering documentation BOMs process maps and test procedures Hands-On Ability Experience building prototypes in field conditions Strong practical understanding of piping layout flange types fittings valves instrumentation and controls Ability to independently perform real-world experiments measure data and adjust system parameters Requirements Preferred Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering or Systems Engineering Experience with membrane R D or formulation work Experience working on large-scale 1 MLD water plants Strong mathematical foundation for fluid mechanics membrane transport theory thermodynamics and mass transfer Soft Skills Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to work in high-pressure goal-driven environments Strong teamwork and leadership capability High accountability and ownership mindset References Primary references used for standard engineering equations and design basis Perry s Chemical Engineers Handbook 9th Edition - Sections on Fluid Mechanics and Membrane Processes Water Treatment Plant Design 5th Edition AWWA ASCE Membrane Technology and Applications by Richard W Baker - Fundamentals of RO NF UF design WHO Drinking Water Guidelines 4th Edition - Water quality standards and limits AWWA Manual of Water Supply Practices - M46 Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Benefits Best In the Industry

📌 Senior Position - Water Systems (engineering Team) (Bengaluru)
🏢 NoPo Nanotechnologies India Private
📍 Bengaluru