Lead Water & Wastewater Engineer | Team & Projects

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead the water treatment division in George, Western Cape. This senior role requires leading and mentoring engineers, delivering projects that meet stringent environmental standards, and collaborating with clients and regulators.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, and a Pr.Eng registration with ECSA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years progressive experience in chemical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on water and wastewater treatment technologies.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of advanced water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Oversee project execution from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Mentor a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Conduct process calculations, simulations, and P&ID development.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental regulations and client specs.
• Develop innovative solutions for water reuse and resource recovery.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct site visits for project evaluation and support.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer to spearhead the water treatment division in George, Western Cape. This senior role requires leading and mentoring engineers, delivering projects that meet stringent environmental standards, and collaborating with clients and regulators.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, and a Pr.Eng registration with ECSA.