Hybrid Civil Design Engineer: Water & Sanitation

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 represents a renowned engineering firm in Gauteng seeking a Civil Design Engineer to develop water supply and wastewater systems. The role combines office design work with site visits in a hybrid arrangement to support project implementation and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree plus 5+ years of water/wastewater design experience, proficiency in EPANET/WaterGEMS and AutoCAD, and a solid grasp of hydraulic principles and SANS regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in water and sanitation infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (EPANET, WaterGEMS) and CAD (AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of water treatment, pipe network analysis, and wastewater engineering principles.
• Knowledge of South African standards and regulations (SANS).
• Ability to work both independently and in a hybrid work model.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with project coordination and site supervision is advantageous.
• Professional registration or eligibility with ECSA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for water supply systems including treatment plants and distribution networks.
• Design wastewater collection systems, including sewers, pumping stations, and effluent plants.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents for water and sanitation projects.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis to optimize performance and ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians to meet objectives.
• Perform site inspections during construction to ensure design adherence and quality.
• Assist in feasibility studies and preliminary designs for new projects.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Ensure designs comply with national and local regulations and environmental requirements.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Water/wastewater design

Site inspections

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

EPANET

WaterGEMS

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 represents a renowned engineering firm in Gauteng seeking a Civil Design Engineer to develop water supply and wastewater systems. The role combines office design work with site visits in a hybrid arrangement to support project implementation and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree plus 5+ years of water/wastewater design experience, proficiency in EPANET/WaterGEMS and AutoCAD, and a solid grasp of hydraulic principles and SANS regulations.