Civil Engineer

Link Resourcing Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Civil Engineer specializing in water infrastructure. Responsibilities include hydraulic design, managing projects, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience, ideally in dams and hydropower projects. If you have a proactive mindset and a passion for complex projects, this is an opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA.
• At least 4 years of experience in water infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with dams or hydropower systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic design and transient analysis for systems.
• Develop designs for hydropower projects and manage projects.
• Mentor graduate engineers and oversee project deliverables.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Project management

Client relations

Digital modeling

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

3D digital models

Job description

Job Opportunity: Civil Engineer – Water Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hydraulic design and transient analysis for closed conduit systems (e.g., penstocks) and free surface conveyance systems.
• Design civil infrastructure components.
• Develop and execute detailed designs for run-of-the-river, conventional, and pumped storage hydropower projects, including energy yield modeling and cost estimation.
• Support business growth in the Dams & Hydropower sector by maintaining client relationships and contributing to proposal development.
• Manage small projects and lead specific work packages or tasks on medium-sized projects.
• Mentor and provide training for graduate engineers.
• Oversee and coordinate the creation of 3D digital models and 2D drawings for mechanical and civil infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other disciplines such as electrical, geotechnical, environmental, and structural engineering.
• Work closely with technicians, technologists, and fellow engineers.
• Conduct site visits for familiarization, high-level surveying, and observation of both greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects.
• Interpret engineering design sketches, drawings, and as-built documentation for brownfield sites.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, with a particular emphasis on compiling professional reports.

Minimum Requirements

• A BSc/BEng degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer, with evidence of application submission to the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for Professional Engineer status.
• At least 4 years of experience, ideally in water infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with digital modeling is advantageous.
• Prior experience in dams, hydropower, or bulk water systems (e.g., bulk conveyance and pump stations) is a plus.
• A proactive approach to learning and contributing to a growing mechanical team.

A strong interest in working on complex and innovative projects