Civil Design Engineer - Water & Sanitation

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development resources

Medical aid and retirement savings

Regular virtual team meetings

International project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a reputable engineering consultancy in South Africa to hire a Civil Design Engineer focused on water and sanitation. The role is remote, enabling collaboration with a skilled team to design municipal water supply, distribution and wastewater systems.

The candidate will perform hydraulic modeling, prepare detailed designs, and support tender processes for public sector projects while maintaining regulatory and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience in water and sanitation infrastructure design.
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration with ECSA preferred.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment processes and pipelines.
• Proficient in hydraulic modeling software and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability.
• Excellent analytical and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater treatment systems, pipelines and related infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis for water networks and sewers.
• Prepare detailed designs, drawings, specs and cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments for new projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with remote project teams and respond to RFIs.
• Assist in tender preparation and bid processes.
• Stay updated on new technologies in water and sanitation.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

EPANET

WaterGEMS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil design

Regulatory compliance

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable engineering consultancy with a strong presence in Centurion, Gauteng , is seeking a dedicated Civil Design Engineer specializing in Water and Sanitation infrastructure. This role is crucial for developing innovative and sustainable solutions for municipal water supply, distribution, and wastewater management systems. The ideal candidate will be passionate about environmental engineering and possess a strong analytical aptitude. You will work remotely, collaborating with a team of highly skilled professionals to deliver critical public infrastructure projects. We are looking for a proactive individual who can contribute to the design and planning phases, ensuring projects meet stringent quality and environmental standards. This position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the opportunity to engage in technically challenging and socially impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop water and wastewater treatment systems, pipelines, and related infrastructure.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis for water distribution networks and sewer systems.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments for new projects.
• Ensure designs comply with national and local regulations, environmental standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and other engineers, via remote communication tools.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction phases.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents and support bid processes.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in water and sanitation engineering.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the design of water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with water and wastewater treatment processes and pipeline design.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (e.g., EPANET, WaterGEMS) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainable design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience working with municipal clients or on public sector projects is beneficial.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities to work on impactful and sustainable infrastructure projects.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement savings.
• Collaborative team environment with regular virtual team meetings.
• Chance to be part of a forward-thinking engineering firm based in Centurion .
• Potential for international project exposure through remote participation.