Environmental Engineer - Energy Sector

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Energy sector projects

On-site role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Engineer for on-site duties in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will conduct EIAs, develop mitigation plans, monitor air, water and soil quality, and ensure compliance with SA environmental legislation across energy projects.

This role requires at least a bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of four years’ experience in heavy industry. You will liaise with regulators, prepare reports, and train project teams on best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in environmental engineering, preferably in energy or heavy industry.
• Thorough understanding of South African environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring techniques and data analysis.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EIAs and develop environmental management plans for energy projects.
• Monitor air, water, and soil quality at project sites and ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Develop and implement strategies for waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
• Investigate environmental incidents, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, local communities, and internal stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Provide technical expertise and training on environmental compliance and best practices to project teams.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Environmental Engineer to join their team based in Vereeniging, supporting their operations in the energy sector. This role is critical for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices across all projects. You will conduct environmental impact assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor environmental performance. Your work will directly contribute to minimizing the ecological footprint of energy development and operations. This is an on-site position requiring diligent fieldwork and office-based analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and develop environmental management plans for energy projects.
• Monitor air, water, and soil quality at project sites and ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Develop and implement strategies for waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
• Investigate environmental incidents, identify causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, local communities, and internal stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Provide technical expertise and training on environmental compliance and best practices to project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related science field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in environmental engineering, preferably within the energy or heavy industry sector.
• Thorough understanding of South African environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring techniques and data analysis.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct site visits and fieldwork in various conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunity to work on significant projects within the energy industry.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Contribution to sustainable environmental practices in the energy sector.
• Work in a key industrial region with substantial energy operations.