About the Role

Aquamech is hiring Site Engineers for two profiles at its water and wastewater project sites across India. Please mention the profile you are applying for in your application.

Location: MIDC Mahape, Navi Mumbai

Work Mode: Full Time, site based with travel to project sites across India

Experience: 3+ years

Industry: Water Treatment, Wastewater, ETP, STP, Hi-Purity Water Systems

PROFILE 1: SITE ENGINEER (WTP / WWTP)

Handles installation, testing and commissioning of WTP, ETP and STP plants based on MBR, MBBR and other biological and physico-chemical processes. Manages day-to-day work at site, supervises contractors, and hands over the plant to the client running to the design parameters.

Role & Responsibilities

- Supervise installation of equipment, piping and electrical work as per approved GA drawings, P&IDs; and layouts
- Check civil tanks for dimensions, levels, nozzle and sleeve positions, and leak tests before equipment erection
- Install and align pumps, blowers, diffusers, mixers, dosing systems, filters, clarifier mechanisms and screens
- Install MBR modules and MBBR media, and set up aeration grids, retention screens, and permeate and backwash lines
- Supervise mechanical, piping and electrical subcontractors, and track daily progress against the site schedule
- Carry out pre-commissioning checks including hydro tests, flushing, motor rotation and instrument loop checks with the automation team
- Commission the plant including biomass seeding, acclimatisation, MLSS build-up and stabilisation of the biological process
- Monitor and optimise MLSS, DO, F/M ratio, SVI, TMP, flux and permeate quality, and carry out membrane cleaning (CIP) as required
- Run treated water and effluent tests to show the plant meets the design outlet parameters and PCB norms
- Maintain daily progress reports, material receipt and consumption records, measurement sheets and commissioning logs
- Train client operators on plant operation, routine maintenance and safety, and prepare handover documents
- Follow site safety rules and permits, and make sure contractors work safely




- Coordinate with the project, design and purchase teams on material requirements, drawing queries and site issues

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 3+ years of site experience in installation and commissioning of WTP, ETP or STP plants with an EPC contractor or OEM
- Working knowledge of MBR and MBBR technology, including process control, troubleshooting and membrane care, is mandatory
- Knowledge of SBR, extended aeration, DAF, clarifiers, pressure sand and carbon filters, softeners, UF and RO systems
- Ability to read and work from GA drawings, P&IDs; and layouts
- Basic understanding of pH, TSS, TDS, BOD, COD and oil and grease, and of lab testing
- Experience in handling subcontractors and site labour
- Exposure to ZLD systems, Hi-Purity Water Systems or pharma projects is an added advantage

PROFILE 2: SITE ENGINEER (E&I;)

Handles the electrical and instrumentation scope at WTP, ETP, STP, MBR and MBBR plant sites, from panel erection and cable laying through instrument installation, loop checks and commissioning, working closely with the automation and mechanical site teams.

Role & Responsibilities

- Supervise erection of MCC, PLC, VFD and power distribution panels as per approved GA drawings and layouts
- Plan and supervise cable tray installation, cable laying, glanding, termination and ferruling as per cable schedules and wiring diagrams
- Supervise earthing, lighting and power distribution work, and check compliance with drawings and safety norms
- Install and test flow meters, level and pressure transmitters, pH, ORP, DO, conductivity and turbidity analysers, and level switches




- Install and check actuated valves, solenoid valves and limit switches for automatic operation
- Carry out insulation resistance tests, continuity checks, and motor rotation and no-load trials for pumps, blowers and mixers
- Carry out loop checks and IO checks with the Automation Engineer, and support PLC and SCADA commissioning
- Calibrate instruments and analysers, and maintain calibration records and certificates
- Troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation faults during commissioning and the trial run period
- Supervise electrical subcontractors, and track daily E&I; progress against the site schedule
- Check incoming E&I; material against PO and datasheets, and maintain site material records
- Prepare as-built cable schedules, termination details and E&I; handover documents
- Follow electrical safety rules, LOTO and work permits, and make sure contractors work safely
- Train client operators on panel operation, instrument basics and routine checks

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation or Electronics Engineering
- 3+ years of site experience in E&I; installation and commissioning, preferably on WTP, ETP, STP or process plants with an EPC contractor or OEM
- Hands-on knowledge of MCC, PLC and VFD panels, motor starters, cabling and earthing
- Working knowledge of field instruments and online analysers used in water and wastewater plants, and their calibration
- Ability to work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, P&IDs; and IO lists
- Experience with megger, multimeter, clamp meter and loop calibrator
- Basic understanding of PLC IO, 4 to 20 mA signals and Modbus communication
- Exposure to Hi-Purity Water Systems or pharma projects, including calibration documentation for qualification, is an added advantage
- Valid electrical supervisor licence is an added advantage

Common Requirements

- Proficiency in MS Excel and basic AutoCAD
- Willingness to stay at project sites across India for the duration of the project

📌 Site Engineer (WTP / WWTP and E&I) (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Aquamech Engg
📍 Navi Mumbai