Remote Senior Water & Sanitation Engineer - Lead Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Remote-first

Job summary

Our client, a progressive engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Water and Sanitation Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role focuses on the design and implementation of sustainable water supply and wastewater management systems for diverse communities and industries, with opportunities to lead projects across Polokwane and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of water treatment processes, distribution networks, sewerage systems, and wastewater

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional water and sanitation engineering experience.
• Professional registration with ECSA (e.g., Pr Eng).
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment processes, hydraulics and network analysis software.
• Experience leading complex water and sanitation projects from conception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and public health standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership in remote settings.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, option assessments, and master planning for water and wastewater services.
• Perform detailed hydraulic modeling and analysis for water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering designs, calculations, specifications, drawings, and tender documents.
• Ensure designs comply with national and international standards, environmental regulations, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders in a remote environment.
• Oversee the construction phase, including site inspections and contractor management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Hydraulic modeling

Water treatment

Communication

Team collaboration

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering

Tools

EPANET

InfoWorks WS Pro

SWMM

Job description

Our client, a progressive engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Water and Sanitation Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role focuses on the design and implementation of sustainable water supply and wastewater management systems for diverse communities and industries, with opportunities to lead projects across Polokwane and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of water treatment processes, distribution networks, sewerage systems, and wastewater