Remote Water Resources Civil Engineer - Lead Projects

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,972,000 - 2,793,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote benefits package

Retirement annuity

Medical aid

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer specializing in Water Resources to join our fully remote team. You will design and optimize water infrastructure projects, conduct hydrological studies, and ensure environmental compliance across diverse initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Water Resources or Environmental) with 8+ years of experience, Pr Eng, and proficiency in HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM. Strong remote collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Water Resources or Environmental focus.
• 8+ years of water resource engineering and infrastructure design.
• Pr Eng registration.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze water supply, distribution, and wastewater systems.
• Conduct hydrological studies and flood risk assessments; develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop plans for water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and SUDS.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and EIAs for water resources.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams, clients, and regulators.
• Utilize hydraulic and hydrologic modelling software.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Water Resources or Environmental Engineering)

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer specializing in Water Resources to join our fully remote team. You will design and optimize water infrastructure projects, conduct hydrological studies, and ensure environmental compliance across diverse initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Water Resources or Environmental) with 8+ years of experience, Pr Eng, and proficiency in HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM. Strong remote collaboration is essential.