Lead Water & Wastewater Engineer – Design & Delivery

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in South Africa seeks a senior civil/mechanical engineer to lead the planning, design, coordination and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pump stations, pipelines and reservoirs.

You will mentor junior engineers, review designs, develop specifications and reports, and support procurement, site inspections and commissioning while managing budgets and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• ECSA Candidate Engineer or Professional registration preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 6-9 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Undertake hydraulic calculations, pump station design and pipeline sizing.
• Develop technical specifications, reports and tender documentation.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, process and structural interfaces.
• Review engineering designs and provide quality assurance.
• Support procurement, contractor engagement and technical evaluations.
• Undertake construction monitoring, site inspections and commissioning support.
• Manage budgets, schedules and project risks for allocated work packages.
• Mentor junior engineers, technicians and graduates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Report writing

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

ECSA Candidate/Professional registration (preferred)

Job description

WSP in South Africa seeks a senior civil/mechanical engineer to lead the planning, design, coordination and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pump stations, pipelines and reservoirs.

You will mentor junior engineers, review designs, develop specifications and reports, and support procurement, site inspections and commissioning while managing budgets and client relationships.