Remote Water Resources Engineer for Sustainable Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Water Resources Engineer to join a globally distributed team working fully remotely. You will develop sustainable solutions for water management, flood control, and supply systems, engaging in hydraulic modeling, environmental assessments, and infrastructure design. The role demands a high level of technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and ability to collaborate across virtual teams with government agencies and environmental scientists.

A Pr. Eng.

Qualifications

• Master's in Civil Engineering with Water Resources specialization.
• 6+ years of water resources planning, design, and analysis.
• Pr. Eng. registration or eligibility desirable.
• Expertise in hydraulic modeling and GIS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement water resource management strategies, including stormwater management, flood control, and water supply systems.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrological modeling using specialized software to analyze water flow and predict system behavior.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments related to water projects and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, design drawings, and specifications for water infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams, environmental scientists, and government agencies on project development and regulatory compliance.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in water resources engineering.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

GIS

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Water Resources Engineer to join a globally distributed team working fully remotely. You will develop sustainable solutions for water management, flood control, and supply systems, engaging in hydraulic modeling, environmental assessments, and infrastructure design. The role demands a high level of technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and ability to collaborate across virtual teams with government agencies and environmental scientists.

A Pr. Eng.