Lead Water Resources Engineer: Dam & Hydropower Design

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus opportunities

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Relocation support

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa invites a senior Water Resources Engineer to join an international engineering team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will guide design, development, and management of major water infrastructure projects, with emphasis on dams, reservoirs, and hydropower facilities.

You will lead hydrology and hydraulics analyses, supervise staff, prepare specifications, and collaborate with clients and regulators across project lifecycles.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Hydraulic Engineering.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA required.
• At least 9 years of experience in water resources, with emphasis on dam/hydropower design.
• Experience with hydrological modeling software (HEC-RAS, Mike FLOOD) and dam design tools.
• Knowledge of dam safety regulations and international best practices.
• Experience in environmental impact assessment and water management planning.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Richards Bay and KwaZulu-Natal.

Aufgaben

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for water resource projects.
• Design and evaluate dams (earth fill, concrete), spillways, diversion structures, and appurtenant works.
• Develop designs for hydropower schemes, including turbines, generators, and powerhouses.
• Perform dam safety assessments and develop risk management plans.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies for water projects.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, and project reports.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage project components related to water resources engineering, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Stay current with advancements in water resources engineering technologies and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team leadership

HEC-RAS

Mike FLOOD

Ausbildung

MSc in Civil Engineering (Water Resources/Hydraulic)

Pr. Eng. (ECSA)

Tools

HEC-RAS

Mike FLOOD

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in South Africa invites a senior Water Resources Engineer to join an international engineering team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will guide design, development, and management of major water infrastructure projects, with emphasis on dams, reservoirs, and hydropower facilities.

You will lead hydrology and hydraulics analyses, supervise staff, prepare specifications, and collaborate with clients and regulators across project lifecycles.