Dam Design & Water Resources Engineer - Hybrid & Travel

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private health care

Retirement fund

International travel on project work

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development support

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead planning, design, and management of water infrastructure with emphasis on dam safety, river basin management, and flood control systems. The role requires a Master’s in Water Resources Engineering or related field, Pr.

Eng. registration, and at least 9 years of relevant experience in water resource planning and design.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree required in water resources/civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA.
• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience in water resource planning, design and management.
• Demonstrated experience in dam design, dam safety, or flood management projects.
• Proficiency with hydrological and hydraulic modeling software.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations related to water resources.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for water resource projects including rivers, reservoirs, and floodplains.
• Design and supervise the construction of dams, weirs, spillways, and water control structures.
• Develop water resource management plans including drought management and flood forecasting strategies.
• Perform dam safety assessments and develop risk management frameworks.
• Use advanced modeling software (HEC-RAS, MIKE, SWAT) for water resource simulations.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with government bodies, water authorities, and stakeholders on water-related issues.
• Manage project teams and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Provide technical expertise on water resource legislation and policy.
• Contribute to sustainable development and management of water resources in Richards Bay and beyond.

Conhecimentos

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Modeling software

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering (with specialization), or a related field

Ferramentas

HEC-RAS

MIKE Suite

SWAT

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 seeks an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead planning, design, and management of water infrastructure with emphasis on dam safety, river basin management, and flood control systems. The role requires a Master’s in Water Resources Engineering or related field, Pr.

Eng. registration, and at least 9 years of relevant experience in water resource planning and design.