Senior Water Resources Engineer — Remote SA

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from South Africa

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Water Resources to join a fully remote team operating from South Africa. You will plan, design and manage water infrastructure including dams, canals, pipelines, and treatment facilities while leading engineers and coordinating with clients virtually.

The role demands a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Water Resources), Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA, and at least eight years of relevant experience in hydrological/hydraulic modeling

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant water infrastructure project experience.
• Proven hydrological and hydraulic modeling experience.
• Proficiency with standard water resources software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of water resources infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, pipelines, treatment plants).
• Conduct hydrological/hydraulic modeling for availability, flood risk, and performance.
• Develop project reports, specifications, and design documents.
• Mentor and guide remote engineering teams.
• Oversee environmental impact assessments and regulatory submissions.
• Engage with clients and agencies through virtual channels.
• Ensure designs comply with national/international standards.
• Utilize water resources software (HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM).
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and remote resources.
• Support business development and client engagement.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Remote leadership

Client relations

Education

MSc Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Water Resources to join a fully remote team operating from South Africa. You will plan, design and manage water infrastructure including dams, canals, pipelines, and treatment facilities while leading engineers and coordinating with clients virtually.

The role demands a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Water Resources), Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA, and at least eight years of relevant experience in hydrological/hydraulic modeling