Lead Water & Sanitation Civil Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses

Training sponsorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a prominent engineering consultancy in Welkom, South Africa. You will lead water supply, wastewater, and stormwater projects, guiding a multidisciplinary team through design, planning, and construction oversight.

The role requires 7+ years in civil engineering with hydraulic design and SA standards knowledge, plus client and authority liaison and mentoring of staff. Hybrid role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional ECSA Pr. Eng. registration.
• Minimum 7 years' civil engineering experience with water/ sanitation focus.
• Expertise in hydraulic design, water treatment, and wastewater management.
• Proficient in WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, EPANET, AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of water supply, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis for distribution networks and sewers.
• Prepare detailed designs, specifications, tenders, and drawings.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources; ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, oversee technical quality.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders; support proposals.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Water/wastewater

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

EPANET

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a prominent engineering consultancy in Welkom, South Africa. You will lead water supply, wastewater, and stormwater projects, guiding a multidisciplinary team through design, planning, and construction oversight.

The role requires 7+ years in civil engineering with hydraulic design and SA standards knowledge, plus client and authority liaison and mentoring of staff. Hybrid role with competitive benefits.