AI Application Engineer – Water Treatment Focus

AboutPani

Pani Energy is made up of a world-class team of highly motivated individuals who share a mutual passion for the environment. We have created a web-based platform which enables the operators of water treatment facilities to operate their plants more efficientlysaving energy consumables and the environment. We are excited to tackle challenging problems for the betterment of society. Our workplace environment fosters and encourages both ingenuity and collaboration.

Pani is part of the 2025Global Cleantech100 list of companies committed to taking action on the climate crisis for our contribution to accelerating the water sectors transition to net zero. Were looking for driven forward-thinking individuals who share this vision.

Position Description

As a key member of Panis Advanced Analytics team you will apply your deep treatment process expertiseparticularly in biological chemical and membrane systemsalongside your ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate and enhance your work. This role is ideal for someone with strong domain knowledge in water or wastewater treatment who has embraced modern AI-enabled tools and workflows to analyze operational data optimize performance and solve complex engineering problems.

This is not a pure data scientist roleit is an engineering role where AI is your power tool. You will use AI-based analytics LLMs and machine learning applications to improve how water treatment problems are solved while ensuring scientific and operational accuracy in every model and recommendation.This is a remote role.

About You

You are a highly skilled water treatment engineer who brings both deep technical understanding and modern AI fluency to your work. Youre fluent in treatment process design and optimization but you also think in code data pipelines or generative workflows. Youre excited by the opportunity to shape how advanced analytics and AI are applied in real-world treatment environments.

What you bring to the team

• Degree in Chemical Environmental or Process Engineering (Masters or PhD preferred)

• 5 years of hands-on experience in water/wastewater treatment with expertise in:

  • Biological processes (e.g. MBR activated sludge nitrification/denitrification)

  • Chemical processes (e.g. coagulation pH control oxidation)

  • Membrane systems (e.g. RO UF NF fouling control)

• Proven ability to use AI or advanced data tools to drive decisions (e.g. machine learning platforms AI-powered analytics LLMs optimization software)

• Strong analytical thinking and familiarity with operational data (SCADA lab data flow/pressure/quality sensors)

• Experience with Python MATLAB or other tools used for analysis modeling or automation

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members

Responsibilities

AI-Enhanced Process Engineering:

• Use AI tools to improve how treatment plant data is analyzed interpreted and applied

• Validate model and AI tool outputs based on process engineering fundamentals

• Apply process knowledge to support the creation of intelligent analytics and decision-support tools

Operational Analysis & Optimization:

• Analyze operational datasets using AI platforms and engineering logic to identify opportunities for optimization

• Develop data-informed strategies to improve efficiency chemical use membrane performance and process stability

Platform Development Support:

• Contribute to feature development and testing of Panis platform using your domain expertise

• Provide technical validation and feedback to ensure accuracy usability and value of AI-assisted tools

• Act as an internal expert on process behavior and performance trends across treatment technologies

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital twins or simulation software (e.g. GPS-X BioWin AQUIFER)

• Exposure to SCADA data historians plant automation systems or time-series databases

• Experience building automated workflows using AI assistants scripts or no-code tools

• Experience working in a cross-functional startup or high-growth tech environment

Does this role sound like the next step in your career

Then we want to hear from you! Even if you dont meet all requirements exactly we encourage you to use your cover letter to show us how your experience using AI to solve treatment challenges makes you a strong candidate.

Our commitment to an extraordinary work environment

At Pani our values drive how we work with each other and we believe that being yourself at your place of work is just as important as the work you do. We strive to foster an inclusive and diverse community for all employees from all walks of life. So no matter your gender sexual orientation physical ability religion ethnicity race age or geographical location we are a community that welcomes you.

Our Pani Recruitment Team personally reviews each application.