Lead Civil Design Engineer – Water/Wastewater (Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead design on critical water and wastewater projects. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in civil engineering and hold a relevant degree along with ECSA registration. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong leadership skills are essential. The role is based in Cape Town with a competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of civil engineering experience, ideally in the water/wastewater sector.
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD and familiar with relevant industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil design interfaces within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Develop and review design calculations, CAD drawings, reports, and risk assessments.
• Track and manage design effort relative to budget and schedule.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Design tools proficiency (AutoCAD)

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering

ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An established engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead design on critical water and wastewater projects. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in civil engineering and hold a relevant degree along with ECSA registration. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong leadership skills are essential. The role is based in Cape Town with a competitive salary offered.