Process Engineer - Pumping Stations (Hydraulic Design)

About the role

Egis, an international consulting, construction engineering and mobility services company operating in 100 countries, is looking for a Process Engineer in Cairo. You will lead hydraulic design, analysis and surge (water hammer) studies for Pumping Stations, including Fire Water and Potable Water systems, for industrial and infrastructure projects, in line with international standards and UAE/KSA local authority regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform hydraulic modelling and analysis of Pumping Stations using steady-state and transient (surge/water hammer) analysis
• Carry out surge analysis to identify overpressure, negative pressure, column separation, check valve slam and air valve issues, and design surge mitigation measures
• Prepare pump selection, sizing, pump curves, system curves, pump head and NPSH calculations
• Prepare pipe sizing, pressure drop and flow velocity checks for pumping mains, fire water and potable water networks
• Prepare and review process documents such as P&IDs, hydraulic calculation reports, line schedules and equipment lists
• Support piping and equipment layouts and coordinate with the plot planning team on safety distances and space
• Work on EPC projects, including MR, TBE, VDR and vendor design incorporation for pumps and hydraulic equipment
• Take part in HAZOP/HAZID, constructability and 3D model reviews
• Lead hydraulic/surge studies independently, guide junior engineers, interact with clients and collaborate with Piping, Mechanical, Architecture, Structure, Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls teams
• Collaborate with the BIM team on 3D models and 2D layouts, and keep accurate records of design documents and calculations

Required profile

• Graduate in Chemical or Process Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in the relevant field is preferred
• Knowledge of AWWA, NWC, NFPA, Hydraulic Institute, ASME (B31.1, B31.3, B31.9), API and BS/EN standards, and of UAE (DEWA, ADDC, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense) and KSA (SBC) regulations
• Experience on EPC projects and in HAZOP/HAZID, constructability and 3D model reviews
• Able to work on and support multiple projects simultaneously

Required skills

• Bentley WaterGEMS (experienced user preferred)
• Bentley Water Hammer
• AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil3D