Remote Senior Water Resources Engineer - National Projects

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer for a fully remote role focusing on national water projects across South Africa. The role covers planning, design, and management of water supply, wastewater, flood control, and hydrological modeling from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Water Resources or Civil Engineering, Pr Eng registration, and at least 9 years of project leadership experience, with proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPANET, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in water resources or civil eng with water; Pr Eng is required.
• Minimum 9 years of progressive water resources experience with PM and design focus.
• Proficient in hydrological/hydraulic modeling software and SA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of water resource projects.
• Perform hydrological and flood analyses.
• Develop water supply and wastewater networks.
• Prepare reports, feasibility studies, EIAs.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and client communications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams remotely.
• Ensure compliance with SA water legislation.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Maintain client relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrological modeling

Project management

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical reasoning

Education

Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPANET

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer for a fully remote role focusing on national water projects across South Africa. The role covers planning, design, and management of water supply, wastewater, flood control, and hydrological modeling from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Water Resources or Civil Engineering, Pr Eng registration, and at least 9 years of project leadership experience, with proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPANET, and