Mentored Junior Civil Engineer, Water Resources (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Structured professional development

Mentorship program

Exposure to water resource projects

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Junior Civil Engineer to join its Water Resources team. You will assist in design of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems, gaining hands-on experience under senior engineers.

This office-based role emphasizes mentorship, exposure to hydraulic modeling, report writing, and collaboration on regional water security projects, offering a solid start for a career in civil/environmental engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in water resources.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic principles and water system design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and water modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and planning of water supply, sanitation, and wastewater systems.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and analysis for water networks.
• Prepare technical drawings, reports, and specifications under supervision.
• Support site investigations and construction monitoring activities.
• Collect and analyze water quality data and environmental impact assessments.
• Contribute to project documentation and administrative tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Junior Civil Engineer to join its Water Resources team. You will assist in design of water supply, treatment, and distribution systems, gaining hands-on experience under senior engineers.

This office-based role emphasizes mentorship, exposure to hydraulic modeling, report writing, and collaboration on regional water security projects, offering a solid start for a career in civil/environmental engineering.