Project Engineer

To move from water scarcity to abundance, Elemental Water Makers enables affordable safe water from the sea & sun using awarded solar-powered desalination technology. Elemental Water Makers was founded in 2012 by two engineers and is currently active in 20 countries.

Already 4 billion people face water scarcity. At the same time, 97% of all water is seawater. Desalination is nothing new, but it’s expensive, fossil-fuel intensive, and difficult to use.

Elemental Water Makers provides solar-powered desalination solutions to make affordable clean water. Our solutions use 70% less energy, can be coupled with solar energy, and are easy to install/maintain. With our proven & Awarded technology and international track record, we are rapidly scaling our business by realizing projects for resorts, communities, private properties, industries, etc.
To accelerate our impact by providing clean water using the sea & sun, we need your help.
Are you looking to become part of a movement that you are proud of?
Join us in solving water scarcity, using the sea, sun, earth & wind!

What do you do?  Generate access to sustainable water.

As Project Engineer, your main area of focus will be to built our units at our office next to the beach in the harbor of Scheveningen. Once the units are transported to the client’s location, you will also be involved in commissioning the technology on-site and providing a training for operation to the client.

While your role is focused on execution, you will also have the opportunity to closely work together with our technical director and potentially become involved in the design and standardization of our production. As of such, experience with CAD-programs is desired and you are comfortable with P&ID’s.
Together with our other project engineers, you will be responsible to place and check the orders at our partners/OEM’s, prepare and built skids & containerized desalination units that can be powered by solar energy, and execute these projects on-site. This will likely involve trips abroad for a couple of days to several weeks at a time.

Who are we looking for?  An experienced & committed hero.

Our ideal new team-member has:

• An MBO+/HBO degree and 2-5 years of relevant hands-on experience
• A proven track record in project building and commissioning, including PVC welding.
• You can get the best out of our relation with our partners & suppliers and have an eye for detail and logistics
• You enjoy working with tools, building something tangible
• Long-distance travel in economy class is no problem and you are comfortable being overseas
• You work precisely and are comfortable working with instructions
• Capable of managing a variety of projects from start to finish simultaneously
• You have the ability to turn ideas into actions and think in solutions instead of problems.
• You are comfortable working independently on-site in unknown environments, either at luxurious resorts, private islands or remote underdeveloped communities
• You have a sensitivity of the client’s need and are able to represent our organization abroad
• You understand differences in culture and approach on islands
• Excellent communication skills in English and at least one more language, both verbal and written, being able to communicate on different levels and with different audiences
• Positive energy and cultural sensitivity are essential

What do we offer?  Purpose & possibility to grow together.

Professional and motivated employees are the cornerstone of our organization. They are essential in helping us achieve our goal to secure fresh water today, without limiting tomorrow. We are a small and passionate team with a practical approach to get stuff done. We offer constant guidance and learning, driven by our values. We serve a fresh lunch and fruits daily and our proximity to the ocean enables us to go for a surf or do (water)sports when the conditions are right and planning allows it. As key player in the field of desalination powered by renewable energy, we are able to kickstart you into this exciting field. Your work matters and has a direct impact on a sustainable water supply.

Do you think you have what it takes to join us in solving fresh water scarcity?
The position is available on short notice.

Information

• Location: The Hague, Netherlands

Industry experience

Education: Masters

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Desalination
• Solar Desalination
• Sustainable Desalination