Lead Water Resources Engineer – Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Advanced design tools

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent engineering consultancy, seeks a Senior Water Resource Engineer to lead critical water infrastructure projects from Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee design, hydrological studies, modeling, and project delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a Civil Engineer with Pr. Eng., 8+ years in water resources, proficiency in HEC-RAS/EPANET and CAD, and a strong grasp of SA water legislation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering preferred
• Pr. Eng. with ECSA required/advantageous
• 8+ years in water resource engineering with design and PM focus
• Experience with hydrological modeling software and CAD
• Strong knowledge of water systems, wastewater, and stormwater management
• Understanding of SA water legislation and environmental regulations
• Excellent PM, leadership and communication
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage clients
• Commitment to sustainable engineering practices

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and implementation of water resource projects
• Conduct hydrological studies and hydraulic modeling
• Prepare detailed designs, drawings, specs, and cost estimates
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resources
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Develop innovative water supply and flood control solutions
• Perform site investigations and construction oversight
• Support business development and client relations

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Master's in Water Resources Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) with ECSA

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent engineering consultancy, seeks a Senior Water Resource Engineer to lead critical water infrastructure projects from Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee design, hydrological studies, modeling, and project delivery while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a Civil Engineer with Pr. Eng., 8+ years in water resources, proficiency in HEC-RAS/EPANET and CAD, and a strong grasp of SA water legislation.