Hybrid Water Resources Engineer: Hydrology & Drainage Design

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development & training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, with a strong hydrology background to lead hydrological studies, flood risk assessments, and drainage design for urban and rural developments.

The role offers a hybrid work model with on-site coordination and site investigations. You will work on water supply networks, stormwater systems, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring compliance with SA regulations and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng) is required.
• Minimum 7 years experience in water resources engineering with focus on hydrology and drainage design.
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of stormwater management, flood mitigation, and water supply systems.
• Experience with GIS for spatial analysis and data visualization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of South African water legislation and EIA processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological analyses including rainfall-runoff and water balance studies.
• Perform hydraulic modeling for rivers, canals, and urban drainage systems to assess flood risks.
• Design stormwater management systems including culverts, channels, basins, and permeable pavements.
• Develop designs for water supply networks, reservoirs, and pipelines.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications for water resources projects.
• Collaborate with clients, authorities, and other consultants to ensure integrated solutions.
• Conduct site investigations and data collection for hydrological assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with water regulations and environmental standards.
• Contribute to water resource management plans and strategies.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

Stormwater management

GIS analysis

Report writing

Communication

Analytical

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

InfoWorks ICM

SWMM

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, with a strong hydrology background to lead hydrological studies, flood risk assessments, and drainage design for urban and rural developments.

The role offers a hybrid work model with on-site coordination and site investigations. You will work on water supply networks, stormwater systems, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring compliance with SA regulations and environmental standards.