Early Professional, Junior Water Resource Engineer

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa seeks a Hydrology Engineer to support surface water resource projects. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree along with experience in hydrological modelling, data analysis, and project reporting. This role necessitates a focus on safety and strong communication skills, working closely with senior staff to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Masters degree or PhD in Hydrology.
• Proficiency in advanced MS Excel and hydrological modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop water and salt balances for mining and industrial clients.
• Provide hydrological inputs for modelling studies.
• Conduct data analysis and assessments.

Skills

Hydrological modelling

Data analysis

Project management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Masters degree or PhD in Hydrology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel (Advanced)

MS PowerPoint

Climate analysis software

Job description

Provide support and contribute to surface water resource projects; storm water management, hydrology studies / modelling, river design and water intakes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Masters degree or PhD in Hydrology
• MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Projects, Use and proficiency of hydrological modelling, climate analysis and water balance software

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

• The employee has well developed general technical skills.
• Displays strong project management and report writing skills.
• Takes direction from and supports intermediate and senior staff to achieve project and business goals.
• Displays personal leadership in completion of work tasks.
• Makes basic decisions with input from intermediate and senior staff.
• Contributes to projects with a major focus on data collection and processing with an increasing role in analysis and interpretation.
• Has an aptitude and interest in model development and application.
• Contributes to sections of reports including description of investigations, results and analysis.
• Employees focus on setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents.
• Displays a ‘safety first’ focus and is setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrated ability in water resources including hydrology, water balance, water supply feasibility and water reuse

Responsibilities

• Develop water and salt balances for mining and industrial clients.
• Give input on water components for EIA’s and mine waste management projects.
• Provide hydrological inputs hydrological modelling studies
• Conduct climate assessments and analysis
• Conduct data analysis and assessments.
• Develop high quality project and design technical reports for clients.
• Prepare Macros on Excel for data interpretation, reporting and management

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance andbehaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times