Municipal Infrastructure Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Public service impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Civil Design Engineer to focus on municipal infrastructure projects in Paarl. You will design water distribution networks, sewer and stormwater systems, and perform hydraulic analyses to support public works.

You will coordinate with local authorities, utilities, and contractors, ensuring designs comply with municipal standards and environmental requirements while delivering robust infrastructure for the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in municipal civil infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling tools.
• Knowledge of municipal standards and environmental requirements.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop plans for municipal infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater).
• Conduct hydraulic analysis and modeling for water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs comply with municipal standards and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with utilities, contractors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits and supervise construction to ensure compliance.

Skills

Civil design thinking

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Water/wastewater infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling tools

Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Civil Design Engineer to focus on municipal infrastructure projects in Paarl. You will design water distribution networks, sewer and stormwater systems, and perform hydraulic analyses to support public works.

You will coordinate with local authorities, utilities, and contractors, ensuring designs comply with municipal standards and environmental requirements while delivering robust infrastructure for the community.