Senior Civil Design Engineer - Water & Sanitation

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Design Engineer specialized in Water and Sanitation for our Durban, KwaZulu-Natal team. You will lead hydraulic modeling, develop treatment designs, and oversee project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a Pr Eng or Pr Eng Tech registration, a Civil Engineering degree, and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with strong AutoCAD Civil 3D and modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering confirmed.
• Registration as Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Pr Eng Tech per ECSA is required.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in water and sanitation infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Design water distribution networks with pipes, pumps and reservoirs.
• Design wastewater collection systems and pumping stations.
• Develop water and wastewater treatment process designs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration

Pr Eng Tech registration

Tools

EPANET

SWMM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Design Engineer specialized in Water and Sanitation for our Durban, KwaZulu-Natal team. You will lead hydraulic modeling, develop treatment designs, and oversee project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires a Pr Eng or Pr Eng Tech registration, a Civil Engineering degree, and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with strong AutoCAD Civil 3D and modeling skills.