Water Resources Engineer – Impactful Infrastructure

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Further studies support

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Water Resources Engineer to join a team based in Welkom, South Africa. The role focuses on planning, design, and management of water infrastructure, including supply systems, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management, addressing water scarcity and flood control while supporting environmental sustainability.

You will perform hydrological analyses, design treatment facilities and pipelines, develop water management plans, and prepare design reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Civil/Environmental Eng with Water Resources specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for water supply, drainage and flood control.
• Design water and wastewater facilities, pipelines and pumping stations.
• Develop water management plans including catchment management and conservation.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, drawings and cost estimates.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments related to water projects.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and stakeholders on water issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Eng (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

GIS tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Water Resources Engineer to join a team based in Welkom, South Africa. The role focuses on planning, design, and management of water infrastructure, including supply systems, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management, addressing water scarcity and flood control while supporting environmental sustainability.

You will perform hydrological analyses, design treatment facilities and pipelines, develop water management plans, and prepare design reports and