IoT-Driven Smart Water Engineer

Veolia Water Solutions South Africa; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement savings plan with employer"

Paid parental and annual leave

Professional development allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veolia Water Solutions South Africa in Bloemfontein seeks a Smart Water Management Solutions Engineer to design, implement and optimize intelligent water distribution and treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. The role emphasizes IoT sensors, data analytics and automation to improve water quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Advanced certifications in water resources management, IoT, or data analytics are desirable.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in water infrastructure or smart utility solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer smart water networks with sensors and analytics.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for water infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and field technicians for integration of hardware and software.
• Develop algorithms for leak detection, demand forecasting, and energy optimization.
• Lead pilot projects, monitor performance metrics, and produce detailed technical reports for clients and senior management.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and post‑implementation phases.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in water management.

Skills

Water modeling

IoT platforms

PLC programming

SCADA

Data analytics

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Related field

Tools

EPANET

WaterGEMS

Modbus

MQTT

SCADA

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Veolia Water Solutions South Africa in Bloemfontein seeks a Smart Water Management Solutions Engineer to design, implement and optimize intelligent water distribution and treatment systems for municipal and industrial clients. The role emphasizes IoT sensors, data analytics and automation to improve water quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience.