Environmental Engineer

Energy Vault; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks an Environmental Engineer responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance while developing sustainable practices. This role includes managing waste, pollution control, and supporting the transition to cleaner energy systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental engineering, relevant certifications, and several years of experience in heavy industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in oil & gas, mining, or heavy industry.
• PrEng/PrSciNat registration with ECSA/SACNASP (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and prepare EIAs, WMLs, and AELs.
• Design effluent treatment systems and implement pollution control initiatives.
• Conduct quality sampling and prepare environmental performance reports.

Skills

Environmental Regulations

Waste Management

Pollution Control

Sustainability Initiatives

Education

BEng/BSc in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering

NEBOSH Environmental Diploma

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

GHG Accounting Certification

Tools

AERMOD

WATERGEMS

SimaPro

Job description

Job Purpose
The Environmental Engineer ensures compliance with environmental regulations while developing sustainable solutions for energy and petrochemical operations. The role focuses on minimizing ecological impact through waste management, emissions control, and environmental monitoring, while supporting the transition to cleaner energy systems.Key Responsibilities
1. Environmental Compliance & Permitting

• Ensure adherence toNEMA, NWA, and AQA regulationsin South Africa.
• Prepare and submitEnvironmental Impact Assessments (EIAs),Waste Management Licenses (WML), andAtmospheric Emission Licenses (AEL).
• Maintain compliance withISO 14001Environmental Management Systems.

2. Pollution Control & Waste Management

• Design and optimizeeffluent treatment systemsfor refineries/petrochemical plants.
• Implementcarbon capture, flare gas recovery, and VOC reductioninitiatives.
• Oversee hazardous waste disposal in line withSANS 10234.

3. Monitoring & Reporting

• Conductair/water/soil quality samplingand interpret lab results.
• Prepareannual environmental performance reportsfor NERSA/DWS.
• TrackGHG emissionsusing IPCC methodologies for carbon tax reporting.

4. Sustainability & ESG Initiatives

• Developdecarbonization roadmapsaligned with company net-zero targets.
• Supportgreen hydrogen, biofuels, and circular economyprojects.
• Conductlife cycle assessments (LCA)for new projects.

5. Incident Response

• Leadspill containment and remediationefforts.
• Investigate environmental incidents usingroot cause analysis (RCA).

Required Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering.
• PrEng/PrSciNat registration with ECSA/SACNASP(advantageous).
• Certifications:
  • NEBOSH Environmental Diploma.
  • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
  • GHG Accounting Certification (e.g., GHG Protocol).

Essential Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills

• Regulatory Knowledge:NEMA, NWA, AQA, and international standards (EPA, IFC).
• Modeling Tools:AERMOD (air dispersion), WATERGEMS (hydrology), SimaPro (LCA).
• Field Techniques:Stack emission testing, groundwater monitoring, biodiversity surveys.

Management Skills

• Stakeholder engagement with DFFE, municipalities, and communities.
• ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, CDP).
• Budgeting for remediation projects.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years in oil & gas, mining, or heavy industry.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Sasol/Engen/PetroSA operations.
  • EIA processes for energy projects.
  • Environmental auditing.