Remote Civil Engineer - Water Resource Management

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Competitive remote salary & incentives

Flexible working hours

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer with Water Resource Management expertise for a fully remote role. You will lead design and analysis, leveraging hydrological and hydraulic models to develop sustainable water solutions for projects across Durban and beyond.

The position requires at least 6 years in water resources engineering, strong GIS and reporting skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with specialization in Water Resources.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in water resource engineering.
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, EPANET).
• Experience with GIS software for spatial analysis of water resources.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainable water management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design sustainable water resource management systems including dams, canals, and flood control structures.
• Conduct hydrological studies, water balance analyses, and impact assessments for water projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, reports, and environmental management plans.
• Utilize modeling software to simulate water flow, quality, and infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams in a remote setting.
• Provide technical guidance for water infrastructure planning and implementation projects.

Skills

Hydrological modeling

Hydraulic modeling

GIS

Technical communication

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

EPANET

GIS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineer with expertise in Water Resource Management to join their fully remote team, servicing projects across Durban and beyond. This role is crucial for developing and implementing sustainable water management strategies and infrastructure. You will leverage your technical skills to address critical water challenges, working collaboratively with a distributed team of professionals. This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer who values autonomy, thrives in a virtual environment, and is passionate about making a significant environmental impact through innovative water solutions, contributing to resilient water systems for communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop sustainable water resource management systems, including dams, canals, and flood control structures.
• Conduct hydrological studies, water balance analyses, and impact assessments for water-related projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, reports, and environmental management plans.
• Utilize advanced modeling software to simulate water flow, quality, and infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams in a remote setting.
• Provide technical guidance and support for water infrastructure planning and implementation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a specialization in Water Resources.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in water resource engineering.
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, EPANET).
• Experience with GIS software for spatial analysis of water resources.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainable water management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance incentives.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work setup.
• Opportunity to lead and contribute to impactful water resource projects.
• Home office stipend to support your remote workspace.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.