Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Upington project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Water Resources to lead planning, design, and management of water infrastructure projects such as dams, pipelines, water treatment facilities, and irrigation systems.

The role focuses on addressing water scarcity, delivering sustainable water management solutions, and guiding high-quality engineering across major inland projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; postgraduate qualification in Water Resources Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the design and management of water resource projects.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Proficiency in water modeling software (EPANET, MIKE FLOOD, HEC-RAS) and CAD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of South African water legislation, policies, and standards.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and planning of water resource projects, including hydraulic modeling and flood control.
• Conduct feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, and risk analyses.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, specifications, tender documents, and contract administration.
• Oversee construction phase, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.
• Liaise with government bodies, water boards, clients, and stakeholders on water issues.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Water resource engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Water Resources Engineering

Tools

EPANET

MIKE FLOOD

HEC-RAS

CAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer with a specialization in Water Resources to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape. This critical role will focus on the planning, design, and management of water-related infrastructure projects, including dams, pipelines, water treatment facilities, and irrigation systems. You will be instrumental in addressing water scarcity challenges and ensuring sustainable water management solutions for the region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead significant projects and contribute to the vital water infrastructure of the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of water resource projects, including hydraulic modeling, water supply schemes, and flood control structures.
• Conduct feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, and risk analyses for water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, specifications, tender documents, and contract administration.
• Oversee the construction phase of water infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.
• Liaise with government bodies, water boards, clients, and community stakeholders on water-related issues.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers specializing in water engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a postgraduate qualification in Water Resources Engineering highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and management of water resource and infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Proficiency in water modeling software (e.g., EPANET, MIKE FLOOD, HEC-RAS) and CAD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of South African water legislation, policies, and standards.
• Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Potential for bonuses based on project performance and company success.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Support for continuous professional development and advanced training.
• Opportunity to work on impactful water projects in the unique environment of Upington.