Head of Engineering- Water Tech

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About Bharat Ecolabs

decentralized, technology-driven environmental solutions

biotech, advanced engineering, and AI/IoT

Role Overview

Head of Engineering – Water Technologies

ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a cross-disciplinary team of

  engineers and applied scientists

  working on mechanical, chemical, environmental, and biotech aspects of water treatment.
• Build and nurture an engineering culture of innovation, precision, and responsibility.
• Define clear milestones, deliverables, and success metrics across multiple product lines.

2. Product Design & Development

• Oversee the

  design and engineering

  of products across multiple verticals:

• STPs & ETPs

• Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs)

• Desalination & Membrane Systems

• Translate R&D outputs into market-ready products meeting

  NGT, CPCB, and CPHEEO standards.

3. Project Execution & Deployment

• Oversee full lifecycle: design → prototype → pilot → field deployment → performance monitoring.
• Lead vendor engagement, fabrication supervision, and quality assurance during build and commissioning.
• Develop and enforce

  standardized design and installation SOPs

  for consistent quality across deployments.

4. Technology Innovation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners to accelerate

  TRL (Technology Readiness Level)

  advancement from lab to market.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in

  membrane science, AOP, enzymatic treatment, and resource recovery.

• Contribute to IP generation and technical documentation for grant applications, patents, and publications.

5. Strategic & Organizational Contribution

• Contribute to the company’s

  technology roadmap, capital planning, and engineering budgets.

• Support grant proposals, technical due diligence, and partner evaluations.
• Provide engineering leadership during investor presentations, technical audits, and pilot project demonstrations.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D.

  in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (or related field).

• 12–15 years

  of hands-on experience in

  design, development, and commissioning

  of

  STP/ETP, desalination, membrane, or AWG systems.

• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong command over

  process design, mechanical layout, PLC/automation systems,

  and water quality compliance.
• Exposure to

  startup or innovation-driven environments

  preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant

  IS/BIS/NGT/CPHEEO standards.

Attributes We Value

• Ownership Mindset:

  Willing to take full responsibility for product outcomes from concept to field.

• Agility:

  Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working in a high-growth startup environment.

• Technical Depth:

  Ability to merge practical engineering with R&D-driven innovation.

• Collaboration:

  Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional coordination.

• Vision Alignment:

  Passion for solving India’s water challenges through technology and innovation.

Compensation

equity/ESOP options