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Designation: Automation & IoT Engineer (Water Treatment)

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 5–7 years

Working Days & Hours: 6 days a week | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Industry Focus:

⚡ Water Treatment Industry Only

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain automation systems (SCADA, PLC, HMI) tailored for water treatment plants, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Program and configure PLC/SCADA systems for process automation of pumps, valves, filters, dosing systems, chemical treatment, backwashing, sludge handling, and other water treatment operations.
• Integrate IoT-based real-time monitoring solutions including flow meters, pressure transmitters, water level sensors, and water quality instruments (pH, turbidity, TDS, conductivity, chlorine residual, etc.).
• Develop and configure data acquisition systems (DAQ) to collect, process, and analyze operational parameters, ensuring availability of accurate real-time and historical data.
• Set up dashboards and cloud-based remote monitoring platforms for centralized control, reporting, and decision-making across multiple plant sites.
• Ensure reliable industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, OPC-UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP, LoRa, GPRS/4G/5G) for smooth data exchange between PLCs, IoT devices, and cloud servers.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, SCADA servers, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with process engineers and plant operators to optimize plant performance through advanced control strategies (PID tuning, VFD integration, energy optimization, predictive maintenance).
• Design and implement cybersecurity measures to protect automation & IoT systems from unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including control logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and system manuals.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for procurement, installation, and commissioning of automation hardware/software.
• Support plant expansion and upgradation projects by evaluating new automation technologies and IoT solutions.
• Train and mentor plant operators on SCADA/HMI usage, alarm handling, and IoT dashboards to improve operational efficiency.
• Generate periodic performance reports on plant automation, IoT monitoring, energy consumption, and water quality compliance.

Must-Have Skills:

• SCADA, PLC, HMI expertise
• IoT and real-time monitoring integration
• Combination of Automation, Instrumentation & IoT experience

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience
• Kolkata-based only
• Prior experience in Water Treatment Industry mandatory

About the Company

We are a leading organization in the Water Treatment Industry, specializing in groundwater treatment projects for government departments and public sector undertakings. Our work includes design, tendering, estimation, proposal writing, and execution of large-scale water infrastructure projects. We focus on delivering sustainable, technically sound, and cost-effective solutions for water purification and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Responsible for mechanical design and engineering of groundwater treatment systems.
• Perform design calculations, simulations, and analysis to ensure technically accurate and compliant solutions.
• Ensure all designs meet project requirements, tender specifications, and government standards.

Tender, Bid & Estimation

• Lead tendering, bidding, and estimation processes for groundwater treatment projects.
• Prepare competitive cost estimates and technical proposals for government tenders.
• Collaborate with vendors for rate verification and costing validation.
• Support cost optimization while maintaining design integrity.

Proposal Writing & Costing

• Prepare techno-commercial proposals, including design basis, costing, and execution timelines.
• Ensure proposals are technically robust and financially viable.
• Assist in vetting of tenders and estimates before submission.

Government Projects & Approvals

• Coordinate with government departments for project approvals and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to public sector project procedures and tender documentation requirements.

Project Coordination & Technical Support

• Provide technical support during project execution to ensure adherence to design and drawings.
• Review and approve design modifications as needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for smooth project implementation.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of design engineers, providing guidance and training as required.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy and quality.

Requirements

• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience: 10+ years in design and estimation of groundwater or water treatment projects.
• Strong knowledge of government tenders, bid preparation, costing, and proposal writing.
• Experience working with Water Treatment Plants (WTP), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), or Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on prestigious government projects in the water sector.
• Exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle from design to costing and execution.
• Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment with strong emphasis on technical excellence and innovation.