Remote Water Resources Engineer - Flexible & Impactful

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Water Resources Engineer to join their virtual team and contribute to planning, design, and analysis of water systems across South Africa. The role focuses on supply, distribution, wastewater treatment, and flood control, guided by a remote-first approach.

You will collaborate with a distributed network of engineers and stakeholders, applying hydraulic modeling and environmental considerations to deliver sustainable water infrastructure while enjoying a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering or Civil Eng (water focus).
• 7+ years of experience in water resources management and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, EPANET) and related hydrology concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze water supply and distribution systems, wastewater facilities.
• Perform hydrological studies, hydraulic modeling, and flood risk assessments.
• Develop concepts and detailed designs for dams, reservoirs, pipelines, pumping stations.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports, and environmental impact assessments.
• Collaborate with remote project teams and stakeholders to ensure success.
• Monitor progress and support construction and operation of water infrastructure.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrology

Fluid mechanics

Water quality

Remote communication

Autonomy

Education

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

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Water Resources Engineer to join their virtual team and contribute to planning, design, and analysis of water systems across South Africa. The role focuses on supply, distribution, wastewater treatment, and flood control, guided by a remote-first approach.

You will collaborate with a distributed network of engineers and stakeholders, applying hydraulic modeling and environmental considerations to deliver sustainable water infrastructure while enjoying a