Remote Civil Design Engineer - Water Resources

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Flexible working hours

Online training & development

Opportunity to work on high-profile水水

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a highly skilled Remote Civil Design Engineer specializing in Water Resources. The role focuses on designing and planning sustainable water management systems including dams, canals, pipelines, and treatment facilities.

This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while collaborating with a distributed team of engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Hydraulics.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the design of water infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, InfoWorks) and CAD/BIM platforms.
• Excellent understanding of water quality, treatment processes, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and model hydraulic structures, water distribution networks, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform hydrological studies and water resource assessments using specialized software.
• Develop technical reports, design documentation, and tender packages for water infrastructure projects.
• Utilize BIM and CAD software to create detailed engineering plans and drawings.
• Provide technical expertise and support to project teams and clients remotely.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Civil Design Engineer specializing in Water Resources to join their distributed team. You will focus on the design and planning of sustainable water management systems, including dams, canals, pipelines, and treatment facilities. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to impactful projects. You will collaborate virtually with a team of engineers and project managers, leveraging cutting-edge technology to develop innovative water solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and model hydraulic structures, water distribution networks, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform hydrological studies and water resource assessments using specialized software.
• Develop technical reports, design documentation, and tender packages for water infrastructure projects.
• Utilize BIM and CAD software to create detailed engineering plans and drawings.
• Provide technical expertise and support to project teams and clients remotely.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Hydraulics.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the design of water infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, InfoWorks) and CAD/BIM platforms.
• Excellent understanding of water quality, treatment processes, and environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from any location.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile national and international water projects.
• Collaborative virtual team environment fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.