Senior Civil Engineer - Water & Sanitation

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in Water & Sanitation to join their established team in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead water supply, reticulation, wastewater collection, and treatment projects for municipalities and communities, from concept through construction supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with a Water/Environmental specialization, ECSA Pr.Eng registration, and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water and/or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng).
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in water and sanitation engineering projects.
• Proficient in hydraulic modeling software (EPANET, SWMM, SewerGEMS).
• Strong understanding of water quality, treatment processes, and public health standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and experience leading project teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of water supply, distribution, and treatment systems.
• Manage the design of wastewater collection networks, pumping stations, and treatment facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies, hydraulic modeling, and network analysis for water and sanitation systems.
• Prepare detailed design reports, drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Oversee project execution, including construction supervision and quality control.
• Liaise with municipal clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices in water and sanitation engineering.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation effectively.
• Mentor and guide junior civil engineers and technicians involved in water and sanitation projects.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies for water and wastewater management.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Hydraulic modeling

Water & sanitation design

Client relations

Communication

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

BEng Civil Engineering (Water/Environmental)

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)

Tools

EPANET

SWMM

SewerGEMS

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading consultancy focused on municipal infrastructure, is seeking a proactive Senior Civil Engineer with expertise in Water & Sanitation to join their established team in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is pivotal in delivering essential water supply, reticulation, wastewater collection, and treatment projects for municipalities and communities across the region. You will lead projects from conceptualization through to construction supervision, ensuring sustainable and efficient solutions are implemented. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge, excellent project management skills, and a commitment to improving public infrastructure. This is a key position to drive impactful development within the Eastern Cape 's water and sanitation sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of water supply, distribution, and treatment systems.
• Manage the design of wastewater collection networks, pumping stations, and treatment facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies, hydraulic modeling, and network analysis for water and sanitation systems.
• Prepare detailed design reports, drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Oversee project execution, including construction supervision and quality control.
• Liaise with municipal clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices in water and sanitation engineering.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation effectively.
• Mentor and guide junior civil engineers and technicians involved in water and sanitation projects.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies for water and wastewater management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water and/or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng).
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in water and sanitation engineering projects.
• Proven experience in the design of water distribution networks, wastewater collection systems, and treatment plants.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (e.g., EPANET, SWMM, SewerGEMS).
• Strong understanding of water quality, treatment processes, and public health standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and experience leading project teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with municipal engineering challenges in the Eastern Cape is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and expertise. This includes comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, including advanced training courses and support for further professional accreditation. This role provides significant career growth potential and the opportunity to work on vital infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being. We provide a collaborative work environment where innovation and sustainability are valued.