Remote Civil Engineer: Stormwater & Drainage Design Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Career growth

Advanced software

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer specialized in stormwater and drainage to join their fully remote team. The role focuses on designing and managing sustainable drainage strategies to mitigate flood risks in urban and rural environments.

You will design systems, perform hydrological analyses, and prepare detailed drawings and reports, while collaborating with clients and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Water Resources or Hydraulic focus.
• ECSA registration (Pr.Eng or Candidate) required.
• 7+ years in stormwater and drainage design.
• Strong hydrological and flood risk experience.
• Proficiency in HEC-RAS or InfoWorks ICM.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement stormwater systems including culverts and basins.
• Perform hydrological analyses, flood modeling and risk assessments.
• Prepare design drawings, specs, and reports for drainage projects.
• Oversee construction and maintenance phases, ensuring QA.
• Coordinate with clients and authorities to integrate drainage solutions.
• Utilize hydraulic modeling tools to optimize performance.

Skills

Stormwater design

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Water Resources / Hydraulic)

ECSA registration (Pr.Eng or Candidate)

Tools

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer specialized in stormwater and drainage to join their fully remote team. The role focuses on designing and managing sustainable drainage strategies to mitigate flood risks in urban and rural environments.

You will design systems, perform hydrological analyses, and prepare detailed drawings and reports, while collaborating with clients and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.