Desalination Specialist Engineer – Aqaba/Amman

About the role

The Desalination Specialist Engineer will be the primary technical focal point for the Aqaba‑Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project, overseeing design, implementation, commissioning and long‑term performance of desalination facilities and related marine works.

Key responsibilities

• Review and evaluate technical submissions, studies, design deliverables and commissioning documents for desalination facilities, marine works, intake and outfall systems.
• Monitor implementation activities, identify emerging risks, and advise on technical adequacy, constructability, operability and reliability.
• Coordinate with CDM Smith Home Office experts and project stakeholders to ensure timely technical support and consistent communication.
• Support assessment of energy consumption, lifecycle costs and long‑term financial sustainability of the plant.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Environmental or Water Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in water treatment, desalination plant design, implementation or commissioning.

Required skills

• Desalination plant design and engineering.
• Marine works and intake/outfall system engineering.
• Technical review, risk assessment and commissioning procedures.
• Water quality, energy and chemical consumption analysis.