Civil Design Engineer - Water

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead design on critical water and wastewater projects. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in civil engineering and hold a relevant degree along with ECSA registration. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong leadership skills are essential. The role is based in Cape Town with a competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of civil engineering experience, ideally in the water/wastewater sector.
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD and familiar with relevant industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil design interfaces within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Develop and review design calculations, CAD drawings, reports, and risk assessments.
• Track and manage design effort relative to budget and schedule.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Design tools proficiency (AutoCAD)

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering

ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater): Lead Civil Engineering Design on Critical Water Infrastructure Projects.

Competitive salary | Water/Wastewater Sector

R Eng / PR Tech Eng is non negotiable

Ideally Cape Town-based; Willing to relocate to Cape Town. However will consider candidates outside of Cape Town to accommodate scarce skills.

About Our Client

Our client is an established engineering firm delivering high-quality projects across sectors including water, energy, and infrastructure. With a strong in-house design and engineering team, they are known for providing end-to-end solutions with a focus on innovation and value engineering. Their design division plays a key role in project delivery, from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

The Role

Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

This senior-level role involves leading the civil design aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Based in Cape Town, the Principal Civil Design Engineer will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop compliant, high-quality designs that support delivery across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil design interfaces within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Interpret and deliver technical designs in line with project specifications and Eurocode standards.
• Develop and review design calculations, CAD drawings, reports, and risk assessments.
• Embed health and safety considerations throughout the design process.
• Review subcontractor and supplier outputs for technical compliance.
• Track and manage design effort relative to budget and schedule.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure successful design integration.

About You

• Minimum 12 years of civil engineering experience, ideally in the water/wastewater sector.
• BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering with ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng).
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD and familiar with relevant industry standards.
• Strong understanding of treatment plants, pumping stations, and multidisciplinary design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Committed to continuous professional growth and development.