Remote Senior Stormwater Engineer — Lead Urban Drainage

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to join a nationally focused team on a remote-first basis. The role requires leading design, analysis, and management of complex stormwater systems for urban development nationwide, with opportunity to mentor others and drive project success.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in stormwater engineering, familiarity with HEC-RAS/SWMM/InfoWorks ICM, and strong GIS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in stormwater engineering.
• Proficiency in stormwater modeling software such as HEC-RAS, SWMM, InfoWorks ICM, or similar.
• Experience with GIS software for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, suitable for remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of stormwater management systems for various projects.
• Conduct detailed hydrological and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software.
• Develop comprehensive stormwater master plans and drainage strategies.
• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant South African legislation and design standards.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders through virtual platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance remotely.
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging technologies in stormwater management and SUDS.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and business development efforts.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for assigned stormwater components.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to join a nationally focused team on a remote-first basis. The role requires leading design, analysis, and management of complex stormwater systems for urban development nationwide, with opportunity to mentor others and drive project success.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in stormwater engineering, familiarity with HEC-RAS/SWMM/InfoWorks ICM, and strong GIS experience.