Civil Engineer - Water and Sanitation Projects

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

CPD and training

Impactful community projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Civil Engineer in Durban who specialises in water and sanitation projects. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility to design, plan and implement critical water supply and wastewater infrastructure for the community.

You will engage with clients and regulators, prepare design reports, and oversee construction to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, contributing to public health and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an approved institution.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration or progress towards it is desirable.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design water distribution networks, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis for water and sanitation systems.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, and construction drawings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration or progress towards it

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated Civil Engineer specializing in water and sanitation projects to join their team in Durban. This hybrid role allows for a mix of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility. You will play a key role in the design, planning, and implementation of essential water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure. This position is ideal for an engineer passionate about public health and environmental sustainability, eager to contribute to vital community projects and advance their career in a supportive, forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop water distribution networks, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis for water and sanitation systems.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Oversee the construction phase, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders to ensure project compliance.
• Perform site investigations and condition assessments of existing infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water and sanitation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration or significant progress towards it.
• Proficiency in relevant design software, including hydraulic modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure and environmental regulations.
• Excellent project management and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Continuous professional development and training programs.
• Opportunity to work on impactful community infrastructure projects.