Civil Engineer - Water & Sanitation Specialist

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Civil Engineer (Water & Sanitation) for a role in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will design water networks, treatment plants, and wastewater systems, driving project delivery for local communities.

You will use hydraulic modeling, prepare design and tender documents, oversee construction, and liaise with municipal authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA required.
• 5+ years of post-graduate experience focusing on water and sanitation engineering.
• Proficient with EPANET, WaterGEMS and Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of SA water resource management and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to manage projects and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design water supply networks, treatment plants and wastewater systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling to optimize performance.
• Prepare design documents, specifications, tender docs and construction plans.
• Manage construction phase ensuring adherence to specs and quality standards.
• Engage with municipal authorities and stakeholders for compliance and success.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Hydraulic modeling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

EPANET

WaterGEMS

Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer with a specialization in water and sanitation systems to join their team in Tembisa . This role is crucial for developing and managing vital water infrastructure projects that serve local communities. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and overseeing systems that ensure access to clean water and effective wastewater management, playing a key role in public health and environmental sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive engineer to make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer water supply networks, treatment plants, and wastewater collection and disposal systems.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis to optimize system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed design documents, specifications, tender documents, and construction supervision plans.
• Manage the construction phase of water and sanitation projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
• Liaise with municipal authorities, communities, and stakeholders to ensure project success and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to water and wastewater infrastructure operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience focused on water and sanitation engineering.
• Proven experience with relevant design software such as EPANET, WaterGEMS, and Civil 3D.
• In-depth knowledge of South African water resource management and sanitation regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and work effectively within a team setting.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to work on essential community infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and training programs to enhance technical skills.
• Company-provided medical aid and retirement benefits.
• A collaborative work environment with a focus on sustainability.