Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

The Assystem Safety & Risk business unit has over 20 years’ experience, delivering bespoke, high-quality safety, risk, and reliability consultancy services to high-hazard industries. We help our clients to minimise risk, delivering improved safety and security and fostering a nuclear safety and risk aware culture. Assystem Safety & Risk delivers an integrated and cost-effective service that includes Safety Case, Human & Organisational Factors (HOF), Risk & Reliability (Including Probabilistic Safety Assessment), Security & Resilience, and Process Safety.

We use deterministic and probabilistic techniques to help our clients to assess the risk associated with facilities and activities and confirm that risks are reduced to a level that is As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).

Engineering Manager / Team Lead – WTP, STP, ETP

Location: Bengaluru / Delhi

Role Summary

Lead design, engineering, and delivery of water & wastewater treatment projects (STP, ETP, WTP, RO, UF/MF, desalination, pumping stations, water supply/distribution, reclaimed water). Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Direct detailed design for treatment plants, pumping stations, sludge systems, and water networks. Ensure compliance with codes/standards.

• Project Management: Oversee feasibility to commissioning, manage budgets, schedules, risks, and coordinate with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

• Process Engineering: Lead hydraulic/process calculations, simulations, equipment sizing, and treatment technology selection (ASP, MBBR, SBR, MBR, RO, UV, chlorination).

• Team Leadership: Mentor engineers, manage resources, support recruitment, and foster innovation.

• Client Engagement: Act as primary technical contact, present solutions, manage expectations, and build long-term relationships.

• Construction & Commissioning Support: Review vendor submissions, resolve technical issues, support plant startup and handover.

• Quality & Compliance: Implement QA/QC, ensure environmental, health & safety compliance.

• Business Development: Prepare proposals, bids, budgets, and contribute to strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Water Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• 12–18 years in water/wastewater projects; 5+ years in leadership.

• Proven experience in STP, ETP, WTP, pumping stations, municipal & industrial water systems.

• Strong process, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation knowledge.

Reporting

Reports to: GM/Director – Water Infrastructure, Business Unit Head Direct reports: Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil Engineers, CAD/BIM Designers, Project & Commissioning Engineers

Bachelor’s in Civil/Environmental/Chemical/Water Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Based on candidate, location can be Bengalore/Gurgaon

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.