Remote Civil Design Engineer, Water Resources & Systems

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Annual bonus

International projects

Software licenses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites a skilled Civil Design Engineer (Water Resources) to join a global engineering firm in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design water and wastewater systems, model hydraulics, and prepare reports for international projects, while collaborating with virtual teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering with water resources specialization, 6+ years' experience, and registration with ECSA. Strong CAD skills and remote work setup are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering with water resources specialization.
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng registration with ECSA preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in water/wastewater design.
• Proficient in hydraulic modeling software (EPANET, SWMM, InfoWorks).
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for design and drafting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Reliable internet connectivity and home office setup for remote work.
• Familiarity with South African water standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater systems including treatment plants and pipelines.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis for stormwater and distribution networks.
• Prepare feasibility studies and design reports.
• Prepare technical specs, drawings, and tender documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams using virtual communication tools.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Manage design tasks independently and meet project deadlines.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Contribute to sustainable water management solutions.
• Support project managers in technical aspects of project execution.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Remote collaboration

Design of water systems

Project coordination

Water resources knowledge

Education

BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Professional registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng) with ECSA

Tools

EPANET

SWMM

InfoWorks

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 invites a skilled Civil Design Engineer (Water Resources) to join a global engineering firm in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design water and wastewater systems, model hydraulics, and prepare reports for international projects, while collaborating with virtual teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering with water resources specialization, 6+ years' experience, and registration with ECSA. Strong CAD skills and remote work setup are essential.