Remote Water Resources Engineer: Hydrology & Flood Risk

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Training opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Water Resources Engineer to join our team on a fully remote basis across South Africa. The role focuses on protecting water resources, flood control, and sustainable water management in diverse projects, requiring strong hydrology and hydraulics expertise and remote collaboration skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Pr.Eng registration is highly regarded, and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in water resources

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering or related field.
• Pr.Eng registration highly regarded.
• Minimum 7 years in water resources management/engineering design.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for river systems, dams and water supply networks.
• Design and optimize water infrastructure including dams, canals, pipelines, and treatment facilities.
• Develop flood risk assessments and mitigation strategies for urban and rural areas.
• Manage water resources planning and allocation models for sustainable use.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and environmental impact assessments.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists and government agencies in a virtual setting.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Water management

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering

Pr.Eng registration

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Water Resources Engineer to join our team on a fully remote basis across South Africa. The role focuses on protecting water resources, flood control, and sustainable water management in diverse projects, requiring strong hydrology and hydraulics expertise and remote collaboration skills.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Pr.Eng registration is highly regarded, and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in water resources