Civil Engineer - Stormwater and Drainage Systems

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Career growth

Advanced software

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer specialized in stormwater and drainage to join their fully remote team. The role focuses on designing and managing sustainable drainage strategies to mitigate flood risks in urban and rural environments.

You will design systems, perform hydrological analyses, and prepare detailed drawings and reports, while collaborating with clients and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Water Resources or Hydraulic focus.
• ECSA registration (Pr.Eng or Candidate) required.
• 7+ years in stormwater and drainage design.
• Strong hydrological and flood risk experience.
• Proficiency in HEC-RAS or InfoWorks ICM.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement stormwater systems including culverts and basins.
• Perform hydrological analyses, flood modeling and risk assessments.
• Prepare design drawings, specs, and reports for drainage projects.
• Oversee construction and maintenance phases, ensuring QA.
• Coordinate with clients and authorities to integrate drainage solutions.
• Utilize hydraulic modeling tools to optimize performance.

Skills

Stormwater design

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Water Resources / Hydraulic)

ECSA registration (Pr.Eng or Candidate)

Tools

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer with specialized expertise in stormwater and drainage systems to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for designing and managing effective solutions to mitigate flood risks and manage water runoff in urban and rural environments. You will leverage your technical knowledge to develop innovative and sustainable drainage strategies, working on projects that protect communities and infrastructure from water-related hazards. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to significant environmental and infrastructure projects impacting the Gauteng region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive stormwater management systems, including culverts, channels, detention basins, and infiltration systems.


• Conduct hydrological analysis, flood modeling, and risk assessments to inform design decisions.


• Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and reports for stormwater infrastructure projects.


• Oversee the construction and maintenance phases of drainage projects, ensuring compliance with quality and environmental standards.


• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other engineering disciplines to integrate drainage solutions effectively.


• Utilize advanced hydraulic modeling software for analyzing flow dynamics and optimizing system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering , with a specialization in Water Resources or Hydraulic Engineering.


• Professional registration with ECSA as a Pr.Eng. or Candidate Engineer with demonstrated experience.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience focused on the design and implementation of stormwater and drainage systems .


• Expertise in hydrological modeling, hydraulic design, and flood risk assessment.


• Proficiency in relevant software such as HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, or similar hydraulic modeling tools.


• Strong understanding of environmental regulations pertaining to water runoff and drainage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive remote work benefits.


• The flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to impactful projects.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development in specialized hydraulic engineering.


• Access to advanced design and modeling software.


• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment focused on engineering excellence.