Remote Civil Design Engineer: Water & Sanitation Impact

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunity

Competitive salary

Professional development

Impactful projects for communities

Home office setup support

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Civil Design Engineer specialized in water and sanitation to design, plan and develop water supply systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and stormwater solutions from a home office.

You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling tools (EPANET, SWMM), collaborate with international project teams, and ensure compliance with environmental and public health standards while delivering projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in water and sanitation infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling software.
• ECSA registration is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs and calculations for water distribution networks, sewer systems, and treatment plants.
• Prepare feasibility studies and tender documentation for water and sanitation projects.
• Use CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D) and hydraulic modeling tools (EPANET, SWMM).
• Collaborate with remote project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct peer reviews and guide junior engineers.
• Research and implement sustainable technologies in water and sanitation engineering.
• Manage project deliverables and timelines with project managers.
• Ensure designs meet environmental protection and public health standards.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraulic modeling

Technical reporting

Remote work communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

EPANET

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Civil Design Engineer specialized in water and sanitation to design, plan and develop water supply systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and stormwater solutions from a home office.

You will use AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydraulic modeling tools (EPANET, SWMM), collaborate with international project teams, and ensure compliance with environmental and public health standards while delivering projects on time.